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C14H8O2
208.21 g/mol
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ANTHRAQUINONE

CAS84-65-1EC201-549-0
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
chemical intermediate for dyes and pigments

Anthraquinone is an organic compound that serves as a key chemical intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments. It is also utilized as an additive in Kraft pulp processing, a catalyst in vegetable oil refining, and an accelerant in nickel electroplating.

chemical intermediate for dyes and pigmentsadditive in Kraft pulp processingcatalyst in vegetable oil processing

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H350May cause cancer
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H320Causes eye irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

anthracene-9,10-dione

InChIKey

RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O

Synonyms (47)
  • 9TA
  • A-8000
  • 9,10-Anthracendion
  • 9,10-Anthracenedione
  • 9,10-Anthrachinon
  • 9,10-Anthrachinon [Czech]
  • 9,10-Anthraguinone
  • 9,10-Anthraquinone
  • 9,10-Dioxoanthracene
  • 9,10-quinone
  • ANTHRAQUINONE
  • Anthra-9,10-quinone
  • Anthracene-9,10-quinone
  • Anthrachinon
  • Anthradione
  • Anthranoid
  • Anthranoids
  • Anthrapel
  • Anthraquinone (NIST)
  • Anthraquinone (Standard)
  • Anthraquinone Analogue
  • Anthraquinone Compound
  • Anthraquinone Derivative
  • Anthraquinone, PESTANAL(R)
  • Anthraquinones
  • Avipel
  • Az-Q
  • Caswell No. 052A
  • Compound, Anthraquinone
  • Corbit
  • Derivative, Anthraquinone
  • Dianthraquinones
  • FLIGHT CONTROL
  • Hoelite
  • Kawasaki saq
  • Morkit
  • an anthraquinone derivative
  • anthracene-9,10-dione