C14H10
178.23 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Paranaphthalene
CAS120-12-7EC204-371-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
intermediate for anthraquinone synthesis
Paranaphthalene, also known as This compound, is a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It serves primarily as an intermediate in the industrial synthesis of anthraquinone, a key precursor for dyes and other applications.
intermediate for anthraquinone synthesismanufacturing alizarin and other dyestuffscomponent in smoke screens and scintillation counting crystals
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CAS 120-12-7
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Safety Reference
Danger
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H350May cause cancer
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H351Suspected of causing cancer
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Paranaphthalene (CAS 120-12-7) is 2707.99, 2902.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2707.99, 2902.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2707 99 20, 2902 90 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
anthracene
InChIKey
MWPLVEDNUUSJAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C=C3C=CC=CC3=CC2=C1
Synonyms (34)
- HRACENE
- 34F - WFD F
- 9-Anthracene
- Acen
- Anthracen
- Anthracen [German]
- Anthracene
- Anthracene, Practical
- Anthracene, Reagent
- Anthracene, pure
- Anthracene, puriss.
- Anthracene, reagent grade
- Anthracene, sublimed grade
- Anthracene, vial of 250 mg
- Anthracene, zone-refined
- Anthracin
- Anthraxcene
- Anthrazen
- Azen
- Deuterated anthracene
- Paranaphthalene
- Sterilite hop defoliant
- Tetra Olive N2G
- acene
- acenes
- antracene
- p-Naphthalene