science-softCon uv/vis+ spectra data base; www.uv-spectra.de; (C) science-softCon 2016 Substance: benz[a]anthracene Other Names: 1,2-benzanthracene Formula: C18H12 CAS-No.: 56-55-3 PubChem: 5954 Study: uv absorption spectra Authors: C. Sandorfy, R. Norman Jones Title: The ultraviolet absorption spectra of methyl-1,2-benzanthracenes Journal/Source: Can. J. Chem., 34(7), 888-905, (1956); doi: 10.1139/v56-118 Data: table, diagram Energy/Wavelength range: 26000 - 43000 cm-1 (~ 232 - 385 nm) Resolution: Temperature: 298 K; 173 K Temperature dependence: no Pressure/Concentration: Phase: solution (ethanol, n-heptane, n-pentane) pH: Comments: In ethanol solution at room temperature, 1,2-benzanthracene exhibited 12 absorption maxima between 43000 and 25000 cm-1. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: (e-mail address):