Anthracene is used in the production of the red dyealizarin and other dyes.
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Applications
Anthracene is used in the production of the red dyealizarin and other dyes.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, methanol (1.8 g/100 g), hexane (0.37 g/100 g). Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. keep container tightly closed. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- W. Helfrich; and W. G. Schneider. Recombination Radiation in Anthracene Crystals. Phys. Rev. Lett. 1965, 14,(7), 229.
- Gerrit Klärner; Mark H. Davey; Wei-D. Chen; J. Campbell Scott; Robert D. Miller. Colorfast Blue-Light-Emitting Random Copolymers Derived from Di-n-hexylfluorene and Anthracene. Adv. Mater.. 1998, 10,(13), 993-997.