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Sigma-Aldrich™ Anthracene, Analytical Standard, ampule of 5 g
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Specifications:
| Application | chromatography | ||
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
| Product Type | Standards | Forms | Solid |
| Product Brand | Sigma-Aldrich | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₄H₁₀ |
Sigma-Aldrich™ Anthracene (Analytical Standard) is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) supplied as a certified reference material for environmental analysis, chromatographic method development, and fluorescence-based studies. Anthracene is commonly used as a calibration and validation standard in analytical laboratories due to its well-defined physicochemical properties and strong fluorescence characteristics.
This product is suitable for HPLC and GC techniques and is widely applied in environmental monitoring, particularly for PAH determination in water and related matrices.
Key Features
- Analytical Standard Grade – Suitable for reference and QC applications
- High Chemical Purity – Reliable and reproducible analytical performance
- PAH Reference Compound – Widely used in environmental analysis
- HPLC & GC Compatible – Ideal for chromatographic methods
- Strong Fluorescence Properties – Suitable for fluorimetric techniques
- Supplied by Sigma-Aldrich™ – Trusted global provider of analytical standards
Chemical & Technical Information
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Anthracene |
| Synonyms | Anthraxcene; Paranaphthalene |
| CAS Number | 120-12-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₄H₁₀ |
| Molecular Weight | 178.23 g/mol |
| EC Number | 204-371-1 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00001240 |
| Beilstein / Reaxys | 1905429 |
| Colour Index No. | 10790 |
| PubChem ID | 24872114 |
| InChI Key | MWPLVEDNUUSJAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | c1ccc2cc3ccccc3cc2c1 |
| Physical Form | Solid (neat) |
| Packaging | Ampule |
| Storage Temperature | 2–30 °C |
| Quality Level | 100 |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 210–215 °C |
| Boiling Point | 340 °C |
| Vapor Density | 6.15 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg @ 145 °C |
| Autoignition Temperature | 1004 °F |
Solubility
- Alcohols – soluble
- Benzene – soluble
- Chloroform – soluble
- Hydronaphthalenes – soluble
- Supercritical CO₂ – soluble
Analytical Suitability
- HPLC: Suitable
- Gas Chromatography (GC): Suitable
- Fluorimetric Analysis: Suitable (e.g., synchronous fluorimetry)
(Refer to the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for method-specific suitability.)
Applications
- Environmental analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- Analytical reference standard for HPLC and GC
- Fluorescence and synchronous fluorimetry studies
- Method development and validation
- Research on combustion-derived organic pollutants
Regulatory & Safety Note
Anthracene is listed on the ECHA SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) candidate list, highlighting its relevance in environmental monitoring and regulatory analysis. Handle in accordance with applicable safety regulations and SDS guidance.
Sigma-Aldrich™ Anthracene (Analytical Standard) is a well-characterized, high-quality reference compound essential for environmental, chromatographic, and fluorescence-based analytical applications. Its certified quality, broad analytical compatibility, and regulatory relevance make it a dependable choice for research, QC, and environmental testing laboratories.