Common molecules sample 50769

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Empirical formula:	C₁₄H₁₀
a:	8.553 Å
b:	6.016 Å
c:	11.172 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	124.60 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	473.18 Å³
Space group:	P21/a
Calculated density:	1.251 g/cm³
Z:	2
Temperature:	22.0 °C
Formula weight:	178.233 g/mole
R(F):	0.0440
Common name:	Anthracene
CSD refcode:	ANTCEN14
Short description:	Anthracene, a PAH, is a pollutant used to manufacture dyes.
Keyword:	PAHs
Keyword:	toxin
Layman's explanation:	Anthracene is produced from coal tar and used to manufacture dyes, insecticides, and wood preservatives. It is released to the environment through its production, use, and disposal. By inhalation, ingestion, or contact, anthracene is toxic, particularly affecting the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and eyes. Prolonged exposure induces more severe disorders. When released, PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) are accumulated by soil, sediment in water, and living organisms. Although sunlight, chemicals, and bacteria slowly degrade them, they will have a long-term negative effect in both the aquatic and terrestrial environment. Anthracene is on the EPAs priority bioaccumulative contaminant list.
Citation of a publication:	Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B (Str.Sci.),46, (1990) p795; C.Pratt Brock, J.D.Dunitz
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50769.cif	50769.crt	50769.gif	50769.GIF	50769.ort
50769.pdb	50769.sdt