CAS 84-50-4

Anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonic acid

Description:

Anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonic acid is an organic compound characterized by its anthraquinone structure, which features a fused ring system with two sulfonic acid groups attached at the 2 and 6 positions. This compound is typically a dark-colored solid that is soluble in water due to the presence of the sulfonic acid groups, which enhance its polarity. It is primarily used as a dye intermediate and in the synthesis of various organic compounds. The sulfonic acid groups impart strong acidic properties, making it a useful reagent in various chemical reactions. Additionally, anthraquinone derivatives are known for their applications in the textile and paper industries as colorants. The compound exhibits stability under normal conditions but may undergo degradation under extreme pH or temperature conditions. Its chemical reactivity allows it to participate in electrophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in organic synthesis. Overall, anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonic acid is an important compound in both industrial and research settings due to its unique properties and versatility.

Formula: C₁₄H₈O₈S₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C14H8O8S2/c15-13-9-3-1-7(23(17,18)19)5-11(9)14(16)10-4-2-8(6-12(10)13)24(20,21)22/h1-6H,(H,17,18,19)(H,20,21,22)

InChI key: InChIKey=MSSUFHMGCXOVBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1C=2C(C(=O)C=3C1=CC=C(S(=O)(=O)O)C3)=CC=C(S(=O)(=O)O)C2

Synonyms:

• 2,6-Anthracenedisulfonic acid, 9,10-dihydro-
• 2,6-Anthracenedisulfonic acid, 9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-
• 2,6-Anthraquinonedisulfonic acid
• 2,6-Disulfo-9,10-anthraquinone
• 2,6-Disulfoanthraquinone
• 9,10-Anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate
• 9,10-Anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonic acid
• 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dioxo-2,6-anthracenedisulfonic acid
• 9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydroanthracene-2,6-Disulfonate
• 9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydroanthracene-2,6-Disulfonic Acid
• Ai3-16303
• Anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonic acid