5-METHYLBENZO[C]PHENANTHRENE

5-METHYLBENZO[C]PHENANTHRENE Property

Melting point:

71.5°C

Boiling point:

320.14°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1011 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.4750 (estimate)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

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

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

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

P330Rinse mouth.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

5-METHYLBENZO[C]PHENANTHRENE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH (m 81-82.5o). The picrate has m 118-118.5o (yellow needles from MeOH). [Beilstein 5 III 2394, 5 IV 2570.]