Pigments & Colorants
REACH
Anthracene
CAS Number
120-12-7
EC Number
204-371-1
What is Anthracene?
Anthracene (CAS 120-12-7), also known as Anthracin or Anthracen, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived from coal tar distillation.
Where is Anthracene used?
- Dyes and pigments: precursor and intermediate for anthraquinone-based colorants, including vat dyes for textile processing
- Industrial coatings and printing inks: intermediate for high-performance pigments with lightfastness and heat resistance
- Coatings and sealants: derived compounds provide UV-absorbing and fluorescent properties
- It serves as a scintillator material in detection applications.
Commercial specifications
- Purity grades range from technical grade to 99%+ refined material
- High-purity grades for research or scintillation applications
- Bulk quantities from coal tar processing streams; refined grades packaged for smaller-volume specialty buyers
Other Names (Synonyms)
Anthracin|Tetra Olive N2G|Anthracen|p-Naphthalene|Green Oil
What are the physical properties of Anthracene?
Melting Point 218 °C
Boiling Point 342 °C
Density 1.25 g/cm³ @ Temp: 27 °C
Flash Point 121 °C
Appearance Anthracene is colorless, to pale yellow crystalline solid with a bluish fluorescence. PAHs are compounds containing multiple benzene rings and are also called polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons.
Color off-white to yellow
Form powder
Water Solubility 0.045 mg/L (25 ºC)
Vapor Pressure 1 mm Hg ( 145 °C)
Refractive Index 1.5948
Log P 4.65 at 20℃
How is Anthracene classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Anthracene?
HS Code 29029010
UN Number 3077
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2