Name: Anthraquinone
SKU: ACM84651
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Catalog Number	ACM84651
CAS	84-65-1
Structure
Description	Anthraquinone appears as yellow crystals or powder. (NTP, 1992);DryPowder; WetSolid;LIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS.
IUPAC Name	anthracene-9,10-dione
Synonyms	9,10-Dioxoanthracene
Molecular Weight	208.21
Molecular Formula	C14H8O2
Canonical SMILES	O=C1C2=C(C=CC=C2)C(=O)C2=C1C=CC=C2
Inchi	InChI=1S/C14H8O2/c15-13-9-5-1-2-6-10(9)14(16)12-8-4-3-7-11(12)13/h1-8H
InChIKey	RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	379-381 °C (lit.)
Melting Point	284-286 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	141.4±16.6 °C
Purity	96%
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 73° F (NTP, 1992);6.48e-06 M;0.44 g/100 g alc at 25 °C; 2.25 g/100 g boiling alc; 0.11 g/100 g ether at 25 °C; 0.61 g/100 g chloroform at 20 °C; 0.26 g/100 g benzene at 20 °C; 0.30 g/100 g toluene at 25 °C;SOL IN CONCN SULFURIC ACID;Soluble in acetone;In water, 1.353 mg/L at 25 °C;Solubility in water: very poor
Appearance	Powder
Application	Anthraquinone serves primarily as a catalyst in the paper industry to enhance pulp production yield and strengthen fibers by facilitating the reduction of cellulose to carboxylic acid. Additionally, its role as a precursor is crucial in the formation of a wide range of dyestuffs, such as alizarin. This versatile compound demonstrates notable solubility in ethanol, ether, and acetone and is characterized by its light yellow to green crystalline form. With unique chemical properties that include a melting point of 286℃, anthraquinone is influential both in industrial applications and dye production. While its utility in various fields is pronounced, it also has specific safety considerations, given its slightly combustible nature and very slight solubility in water.
Storage	Powder-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years; In solvent-80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month.
Refractive Index	1.659