BENZO[A]FLUOREN-11-ONE Property

Melting point:

134.0 to 138.0 °C

Boiling point:

210-235 °C(Press: 2-4 Torr)

Density 

1.286±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

color 

Orange

BRN 

1960212

EPA Substance Registry System

11H-Benzo[a]fluoren-11-one (479-79-8)

Safety

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2914.39.9000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

BENZO[A]FLUOREN-11-ONE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Benzo[a]fluoren-11-one is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that has potential carcinogenic properties. It is a common organic substance found in aerosols, atmospheric air and gasoline exhausts.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 53, p. 904, 1988 DOI: 10.1021/jo00239a050