1Chloroanthracene

1-Chloroanthracene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C14H9Cl. It is a chlorinated derivative of anthracene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. In this molecule, a chlorine atom is substituted at the 1-position of the anthracene ring system. 1-Chloroanthracene typically appears as a solid at room temperature. Its physical and chemical properties are influenced by the presence of both the anthracene core and the chlorine substituent. Like other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, it can undergo various electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. The chlorine atom itself can also participate in certain reactions, such as nucleophilic aromatic substitution under specific conditions. Information regarding the synthesis and detailed reactivity of 1-chloroanthracene can be found in specialized chemical literature. Its applications are not as widespread as some other anthracene derivatives, but it may be used in research settings for the synthesis of more complex organic molecules or as a reference standard in analytical chemistry. Further study into its spectroscopic properties, such as UV-Vis or NMR spectra, is often undertaken to confirm its structure and purity. Environmental persistence and potential toxicity are considerations for any chlorinated aromatic compound, and specific data for 1-chloroanthracene would be found in environmental and toxicological databases.