2-Chloro-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene

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2-Chloro-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene
IUPAC name 2-Chloro-9,10-bis(2-phenylethynyl)anthracene
Other names 2-Chloro-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene, 2-Chloro-BPEA
Identifiers
CAS number [41105-36-6]
PubChem 323135
SMILES c1ccc(cc1)C#Cc2c3ccc(cc3c(c4ccccc42)C#Cc5ccccc5)Cl
Properties
Molecular formula C30H17Cl
Molar mass 412.91 g/mol
Melting point

224 - 226 °C

Hazards
Main hazards Irritant (Xi)
R-phrases R36/37/38
S-phrases S26
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Chloro-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene is a fluorescent dye used in lightsticks. It emits green light, used in 12-hour low-intensity Cyalume sticks.

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