In the crystal structure of the title compound, C16H13NO2, adjacent molecules are linked through C—H⋯π and π–π [centroid–centroid distances = 3.844 (2) Å] contacts. The anthracene ring system and dimethylamino group are oriented at a dihedral angle of 38.4 (1)°. In the crystal, the mean planes of adjacent anthracene units are inclined at angles of 59.3 (1), 75.7 (1) and 76.0 (1)°.
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