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9-Anthracenecarbonyl cyanide

9-Anthracenecarbonyl cyanide chemical structure
CAS Number85985-44-0
FormulaC16H9NO
Mol. Weight231.25 g/mol

What is 9-Anthracenecarbonyl cyanide?

9-Anthracenecarbonyl cyanide is a chemical compound with CAS number 85985-44-0 and molecular formula C16H9NO. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

9-Anthroyl nitrile is a fluorescent reagent useful in the derivatization of glucocorticoids to aid their detection and separation using RP-HPLC with fluorescence detection. It forms fluorescent esters by reacting with primary the hydroxyl group at the position 21 of the carbon chain on the glucocorticoid 1,2.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

231.25 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥98.5% (GC)

Solubility

DMF: soluble
acetonitrile: soluble
chloroform: soluble

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H312-H332

Precautionary Statements

P280

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

142-143 °C(lit.)

WGK Germany

3

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