Description

Anthraquinone (CAS 84-65-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₈O₂ and IUPAC name anthracene-9,10-dione. This yellow crystalline solid is a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, particularly anthraquinone dyes, and is widely used in industrial and research applications. With a melting point of 286°C and boiling point of 379-381°C, it exhibits excellent thermal stability. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98%) and is supplied in sealed containers to ensure integrity. Ideal for chemical synthesis, catalysis, and material science research, this compound is a staple in laboratories and manufacturing processes.

Key Features:

• High purity (≥98%)
• Stable crystalline form
• Solubility in hot benzene, nitrobenzene, and concentrated sulfuric acid
• Compatible with organic synthesis and industrial processes
• Available in customizable quantities

Properties

• CAS Number: 84-65-1
• Complexity: 261
• IUPAC Name: anthracene-9,10-dione
• 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
• InChI Key: RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: log Kow = 3.39
• Exact Mass: 208.052429494
• Molecular Formula: C14H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 208.21
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O
• Topological: 34.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 208.052429494
• Physical Description: Anthraquinone appears as yellow crystals or powder.
• Color/Form: Light yellow, slender monoclinic prisms by sublimation in vacuo. Almost colorless, orthorhombic, bipyramidal crystals from sulfuric acid and water.
• Odor: Aromatic odor
• Boiling Point: 714 to 718 °F at 760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 547 °F
• Flash Point: 365 °F
• Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F
• Density: 1.438 at 68 °F – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Density: 7.16 – Heavier than air; will sink
• Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg at 374 °F
• Stability/Shelf Life: Stable to acids and alkalis.
• Autoignition Temperature: 650 °C
• Synonyms: ANTHRAQUINONE, 84-65-1, anthracene-9,10-dione, 9,10-Anthraquinone, Anthradione, 9,10-Dioxoanthracene, Morkit, Corbit, 9,10-Anthrachinon, Anthra-9,10-quinone, Anthrachinon, Anthrapel, 9,10-quinone, Az-Q, Avipel, Kawasaki saq, Caswell No. 052A, NSC 7957, 9,10-Anthracendion, CCRIS 649, DTXSID3020095, CHEBI:40448, HSDB 2074, Anthracene, 9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-, Anthracene-9,10-quinone, UNII-030MS0JBDO, EINECS 201-549-0, 030MS0JBDO, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 122701, FLIGHT CONTROL, AI3-09073, NSC-7957, DTXCID9095, NSC7957, EC 201-549-0, ANTHRAQUINONE (IARC), ANTHRAQUINONE [IARC], Anthraquinone [BSI:ISO], SAQ, 9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene, anthracenequinones, (p) Anthrapel, 9,10-Anthracendione, 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-diketoanthracene, USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 122701, 201-549-0, 9,10-Anthracenedione, Hoelite, 9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione, MFCD00001188, CHEMBL55659, NCGC00094960-03, Anthraquinone 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile, 1,4-bis-[2-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-ethylamino]-anthraquinone, CAS-84-65-1, 9,10-Anthrachinon [Czech], 9,10-Anthraguinone, Anthraquinone, 97%, Spectrum_001527, SpecPlus_000645, Anthraquinone (Standard), Spectrum2_000405, Spectrum3_001501, Spectrum4_000907, Spectrum5_001897, an anthraquinone derivative, ANTHRAQUINONE [MI], Anthra-9,10-quinone #, Epitope ID:116191, ANTHRAQUINONE [ISO], ANTHRAQUINONE [HSDB], SCHEMBL14943, SCHEMBL56824, BSPBio_003141, KBioGR_001374, KBioSS_002007, DivK1c_006741, SCHEMBL136078, SCHEMBL167625, SPECTRUM1502103, SPBio_000330, SCHEMBL3673942, SCHEMBL4861795, SCHEMBL6003309, SCHEMBL7148476, SCHEMBL7866126, SCHEMBL9366483, SCHEMBL14874534, SCHEMBL15602674, HY-N0354R, KBio1_001685, KBio2_002007, KBio2_004575, KBio2_007143, KBio3_002641, Anthraquinone, analytical standard, HMS1921J14, HY-N0354, Tox21_111369, BDBM50094892, CCG-39966, s5168, SBB060613, STK398385, Anthracene,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-, AKOS000282964, Tox21_111369_1, DS-4810, NCGC00094960-01, NCGC00094960-02, NCGC00094960-04, NCGC00094960-06, NCGC00094960-07, AC-12719, DB-005409, A0502, CS-0008907, NS00010810, ST50410412, Anthraquinone, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 97%, EN300-71612, A-8000, Anthraquinone, PESTANAL(R), analytical standard, AB-131/40003277, Q423174, SR-01000944707, SR-01000944707-1, BRD-K15957397-001-03-4, BRD-K15957397-001-04-2, Melting point standard 283-286C, analytical standard, F0001-2133, Z1142688857, 71730-08-0, 9,10-anthraquinone;9,10-anthracenedione;anthraquinone;anthracene-9,10-dione;9,10-anthraquinone 9,10-anthracenedione anthraquinone anthracene-9,10-dione, 9TA, InChI=1/C14H8O2/c15-13-9-5-1-2-6-10(9)14(16)12-8-4-3-7-11(12)13/h1-8

Application

Anthraquinone is primarily used as a precursor in the production of dyes, particularly for textiles and paper. It also serves as a catalyst in the pulp and paper industry for the Kraft process, enhancing delignification. In research, it is employed in organic synthesis and as a model compound for studying redox reactions. Additionally, it finds applications in the manufacture of hydrogen peroxide and as an additive in batteries.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
• H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
• H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P260, P264+P265, P273, P280, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P337+P317, P391, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 2B
• Carcinogenicity – Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure – Category 2
• Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Category 1
• Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Category 1

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