Anthracene
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 163702-16-7
- Formula
- C14H10
- Molar mass
- 190.19 g/mol
- HS code
- 284443
- Category
- Isotope-labelled compounds
What is Anthracene?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Anthracene is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C14H10 and a molar mass of 190.19 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 163702-16-7.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- anthracene
- CAS number
- 163702-16-7
- Molecular formula
- C14H10
- InChIKey
- MWPLVEDNUUSJAV-XJLGZWMLSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C14H10/c1-2-6-12-10-14-8-4-3-7-13(14)9-11(12)5-1/h1-10H/i1+2,2+2,5+2,6+2,11+2,12+2
- Canonical SMILES
- c1ccc2cc3ccccc3cc2c1
- Isomeric SMILES
- C1=CC2=C[14C]3=[14CH][14CH]=[14CH][14CH]=[14C]3C=C2C=C1
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 190.19 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 190.0977 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 3.99calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 14calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 3calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 3calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
c1ccc2cc3ccccc3cc2c1
3 rings, 14 atoms, the Anthracene ring system.
1,181 other chemicals share this scaffoldSafety 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.
Anthracene suppliers
Sponsored listings first, then the documented ranking: membership, verification, replies, completeness, freshness and ratings
Post one free request and suppliers who make or trade Anthracene can send you quotes. Your contact details stay private until you accept a quote.
Anthracene price
Indicative price range per kg from live supplier offers
Suppliers quote this chemical on request. Send one free request and compare quotes side by side.
Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
No regulatory list memberships are recorded for this substance yet. Always check the rules of the importing and exporting country before trade.
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Anthracene is traded under.
Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading 284410…
- Canada32.1%
- Netherlands17.0%
- Germany11.4%
- United States37.8%
- Germany8.4%
- China5.8%
The HS code shown for Anthracene is indicative (it is known at chapter level only). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Stereoisomers and isotopic forms
Same connectivity, different stereochemistry or isotopes (same InChIKey skeleton)
Same formula isomers
Different compounds that share this molecular formula
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Anthracene, based on the data on this page
What is Anthracene?
What is the CAS number of Anthracene?
What is the molecular formula and weight of Anthracene?
What is Anthracene used for?
Is Anthracene hazardous?
What is the HS code of Anthracene?
Where can I buy Anthracene?
What is the price of Anthracene?
Guides for buyers
Practical guides that help when you source, ship or handle Anthracene
- Article, QualityWhat a certificate of analysis should containThe parts of a complete COA, how to read it against your specification, the warning signs of a weak or copied certificate and how to verify results.Read
- Article, SourcingHow to write an RFQ that gets fast and accurate quotesWhat suppliers need to quote quickly and comparably: exact product identity, quantity and packing, delivery terms, documents, samples and payment, with a ready to use template.Read
- Guide, Trade and logisticsHS codes for chemicals and why they matterHow the Harmonized System classifies chemicals, the chapters that matter, the rules for chemically defined compounds and mixtures, and practical steps to find the right code.Read
Get quotes for Anthracene
Embed this structure on your websiteShow code
Paste this code into your page to show the 2D structure of Anthracene with a 3D view, its CAS number where known and a link back to this page. Free to use with the link kept.
<iframe src="https://www.compoundlist.com/embed/structure/anthracene-163702-16-7" title="Anthracene structure on CompoundList" width="360" height="420" style="border:1px solid #E7E2DA;border-radius:12px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"></iframe>Explore more in Isotope-labelled compounds or HS code 284443