CAS 885-19-8

1,4-Dihydro-9,10-anthracenedione

Description:

1,4-Dihydro-9,10-anthracenedione, also known as anthraquinone, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which features a fused ring system comprising three benzene rings with two carbonyl groups at the 1 and 4 positions. This compound typically appears as a dark red to brown solid and is known for its strong absorption in the ultraviolet-visible spectrum, making it useful as a dye and pigment. It is relatively stable under normal conditions but can undergo oxidation to form its corresponding quinone form. 1,4-Dihydro-9,10-anthracenedione is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone but has limited solubility in water. It is utilized in various applications, including the production of dyes, as a redox mediator in electrochemical processes, and in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Additionally, it exhibits interesting photophysical properties, which have led to research into its potential applications in organic electronics and photovoltaics. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks upon exposure.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C14H10O2/c15-13-9-5-1-2-6-10(9)14(16)12-8-4-3-7-11(12)13/h1-6H,7-8H2

InChI key: InChIKey=ZVALGBPJYGUWIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1C2=C(C(=O)C=3C1=CC=CC3)CC=CC2

Synonyms:

• 1,4-Dihydro-9,10-anthraquinone
• 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-dihydro-
• Anthraquinone, 1,4-dihydro-
• 1,4-Dihydroanthraquinone
• 1,4-Dihydro-9,10-anthracenedione

Anthracene-9,10(1H,4H)-dione

CAS: 885-19-8

Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O₂

Molecular weight: 210.228

Ref: IN-DA0048TG