ANTHRACENE

CHARECTERISTICS

• It contains yellow colored that exhibit a blue fluorescence

SOLUBILITY

• ANTHRACENE is highly soluble in alcohol and ether, while it is insoluble in water.

DENSITY

• 1.25 ( at 27.4 degree Celsius)

MELTING POINT

• 217 degree Celsius

BOILING POINT

• 340 degree Celsius

HAZARDS

• It is highly explosive

SOURCE

• It is obtained from antheracin oil

GRADES

• Commercial ( 90% to 95%)

PRECAUTION

• It can cause cancer

 USES

• • Use in the fire works
  • Paint making

• In the textile industry