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| Preferred IUPAC name Tetraphene[1] | |
| Other names Benz[a]anthracene Benzanthracene Benzanthrene 1,2-Benzanthracene Benzo[b]phenanthrene Tetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.012,17]octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene[citation needed] | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.255 |
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| Properties | |
| C18H12 | |
| Molar mass | 228.294 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 158 °C (316 °F; 431 K) |
| Boiling point | 438 °C (820 °F; 711 K) |
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| Flash point | 209.1 °C (408.4 °F; 482.2 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Benz[a]anthracene orbenzo[a]anthracene is apolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with thechemical formula C18H12.[2] It is produced during incomplete combustion of organic matter.
Benz[a]anthracene is one of carcinogenic constituents oftobacco smoke.[3]