Pentacene

Agent Name
Pentacene
CAS Number
135-48-8
Formula
C22-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
Pentacene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,3:6,7-Dibenzanthracene; Benzo(b)naphthacene; lin-Dibenzanthracene; lin-Naphthoanthracene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Deep blue solid with violet luster; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Proposed use as a photoconductor (instead of selenium) in copying systems; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
3.73E-09 mm Hg

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