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9-Acetylanthracene

Also known as 9-Anthryl methyl ketone, 1-(anthracen-9-yl)ethanone, 1-anthracen-9-ylethanone

CAS 784-04-3Formula C16H12OMolar mass 220.27 g/molEC 212-315-2
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9-Acetylanthracene chemical structure, C16H12O, CAS 784-04-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
784-04-3
Formula
C16H12O
Molar mass
220.27 g/mol
EC number
212-315-2
HS code
291439
Category
Impurities and reference standards

What is 9-Acetylanthracene?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

9-Acetylanthracene is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H12O and a molar mass of 220.27 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 784-04-3. The IUPAC name is 1-anthracen-9-ylethanone.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1-anthracen-9-ylethanone
CAS number
784-04-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
212-315-2
Molecular formula
C16H12O
UNII
ML7NJ26MBP
MDL number
MFCD00001259
InChIKey
NXXNVJDXUHMAHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H12O/c1-11(17)16-14-8-4-2-6-12(14)10-13-7-3-5-9-15(13)16/h2-10H,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(=O)C1=C2C=CC=CC2=CC3=CC=CC=C31

Synonyms

  • 9-Anthryl methyl ketone
  • 1-(anthracen-9-yl)ethanone
  • 1-anthracen-9-ylethanone
  • 9-Acetoanthracene
  • Ethanone, 1-(9-anthracenyl)-
  • 9-acetylantracene
  • 1-(9-Anthryl)ethanone
  • 1-(anthracen-9-yl)ethan-1-one
  • Ketone, 9-anthryl methyl
  • 9-Acetylanthrancene
  • 9-Acetyl anthracene
  • 1-anthracen-9-yl-ethanone
  • 1-(9-Anthracenyl)ethanone, 9-Anthryl Methyl Ketone, NSC 1143, NSC 13246, 1-(Anthracen-9-yl)ethanone
  • 9-acetyl-anthracene
  • Vitamin D2 Impurity 5
  • 9-Acetylanthracene, 98%
  • 1-(9-Anthracenyl)ethanone
  • 1-(9-Anthryl)ethanone #
  • Nxxnvjdxuhmahu-uhfffaoysa-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
220.27 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
220.0888 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.2calc.
Topological polar surface area
17.07 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
3calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.06calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc2cc3ccccc3cc2c1

c1ccc2cc3ccccc3cc2c1

3 rings, 14 atoms, the Anthracene ring system.

1,181 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 9-Acetylanthracene is traded under.

HS 2914.39Indicative HS code

Aromatic ketones without other oxygen function, other

World exports in 2024
$207M
−12.1% vs 2023, imports $191M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China61.4%
  2. India * partner reported12.4%
  3. Italy7.6%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported11.9%
  2. Germany9.9%
  3. United States8.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 9-Acetylanthracene is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is 9-Acetylanthracene?

9-Acetylanthracene is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H12O and a molar mass of 220.27 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 784-04-3. The IUPAC name is 1-anthracen-9-ylethanone.

What is the CAS number of 9-Acetylanthracene?

The CAS registry number of 9-Acetylanthracene is 784-04-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 9-Acetylanthracene?

The molecular formula of 9-Acetylanthracene is C16H12O and its molar mass is 220.27 g/mol.

Is 9-Acetylanthracene hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 9-Acetylanthracene is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 9-Acetylanthracene?

9-Acetylanthracene is usually classified under HS code 291439 (Aromatic ketones without other oxygen function, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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