API Process Intermediates & Related Compounds

Benz[a]anthracene

Name: Benz[a]anthracene
Brand: Zemixal
SKU: ZX-034003

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CAS number56-55-3

FormulaC₁₈H₁₂

Molar mass228.3 g/mol

Physical formSolid

InChIKeyDXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

IUPAC namebenzo[a]anthracene

About Benz[a]anthracene

Benz[a]anthracene is part of the Zemixal API Process Intermediates & Related Compounds range. Identity at a glance: CAS 56-55-3, formula C18H12 and molar mass 228.3 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Use cases we see most often

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Handling and storage

Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H350, H400 and H410. Read the SDS before first use.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.

Reference standards for Anthracene

See every impurity, metabolite and related compound we list for this API.

Anthracene standards

Typical uses

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and QC Research Labs and Universities

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Benz[a]anthracene
Product name	Benz[a]anthracene
Catalogue number	ZX-034003
CAS number	56-55-3
IUPAC name	benzo[a]anthracene
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₁₂
Molar mass	228.3 g/mol
Exact mass	228.0939
Physical form	Solid
XLogP3	5.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
Topological polar surface area	0 Å²
InChIKey	DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=CC4=CC=CC=C4C=C32
PubChem CID	5954
Synonyms	Tetraphene, 1,2-Benzanthracene, Benzanthracene, Benzanthrene, Benzoanthracene, Naphthanthracene, 2,3-Benzophenanthrene, 2,3-Benzphenanthrene, Benzo(a)anthracene, 1,2-Benzanthrene, Benzo(b)phenanthrene, 1,2-Benzoanthracene

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

Health hazard

Hazardous to the environment

Signal word Danger

H350May cause cancer
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements P203, P273, P280, P318, P391, P405, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Benz[a]anthracene
10 mg	Quoted on request
25 mg	Quoted on request
50 mg	Quoted on request
100 mg	Quoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Benz[a]anthracene

Which CAS number identifies Benz[a]anthracene?

Benz[a]anthracene is registered under CAS 56-55-3. You may also see it listed as Tetraphene, 1,2-Benzanthracene, Benzanthracene. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-034003.

What are the formula and molar mass of Benz[a]anthracene?

For Benz[a]anthracene, its formula is C18H12 and its molar mass is 228.3 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is benzo[a]anthracene. InChIKey DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.

How is Benz[a]anthracene used in pharmaceutical QC?

Benz[a]anthracene is a characterised reference material linked to Anthracene. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.

What grade and pack sizes are available for Benz[a]anthracene?

The grade and assay are confirmed on the quotation and the batch COA. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.

Which documents come with Benz[a]anthracene?

Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.

Can Zemixal ship Benz[a]anthracene to my country?

Yes. Because Benz[a]anthracene is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

Other grades with CAS 56-55-3

Benz[a]anthracene, pure >98%

CAS: 56-55-3
Formula: C₁₈H₁₂
MW: 228.3 g/mol

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