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9,10-Dimethylanthracene, 97%
Description
9,10-Dimethylanthracene is used as an antioxidant-photosensitizer dual-loaded polymeric micelles with controllable production of reactive oxygen species. It is also used as chemical rate constant actinometer in singlet molecular oxygen reactions.
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9,10-Dimethylanthracene is used as an antioxidant-photosensitizer dual-loaded polymeric micelles with controllable production of reactive oxygen species. It is also used as chemical rate constant actinometer in singlet molecular oxygen reactions.
Solubility
Soluble in toluene. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 182°C to 184°C |
Quantity | 1 g |
Beilstein | 1909028 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in toluene. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 206.29 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 9,10-Dimethylanthracene |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H341-H351 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P281-P201-P202-P308+P313-P405-P501a Use personal protective equipment as required. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
EINECSNumber | 212-308-4 |
RTECSNumber | CA9685000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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