Anthrone, 95%

CAS: 90-44-8

Ref. 02-A19118

Product Information

• Name: Anthrone, 95%
• Synonyms: anthrone carbothrone Az-O, 9(10H)-Anthracenone, 9(1Oh)-Anthracenone, 9,10-Dihydro-9-oxoanthracene, 9-Anthracenone, 9-Oxoanthracene, Anthracene, 9,10-dihydro-9-oxo-, Anthracenone, Anthron, Antrona, Carbothrone, Nsc 1965, Quino Power ATR, anthracen-9(10H)-one

Description

It finds its applications in organic synthesis. It is used for a popular cellulose assay and in the colorometric determination of carbohydrates in body fluids and of animal starch in liver tissue. The anthrones are used in pharmacy as laxative. They stimulate the motion of the colon and are responsible for less water reabsorption. They may only be used for a short amount of time, because long time use may lead to loss of electrolytes. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 194.23
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O
• Purity: 95%
• Color/Form: Crystalline powder or needles, Cream to yellow to pale brown
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H10O/c15-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14/h1-8H,9H2
• InChI key: RJGDLRCDCYRQOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1c2ccccc2Cc2ccccc21