9-Anthracenemethanol

CAS: 1468-95-7

Ref. 3D-FA14787

Product Information

• Name: 9-Anthracenemethanol
• Synonyms: 9-(Hydroxymethyl)anthracene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 9-Anthracenemethanol is a carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic compound. It is metabolized by a number of enzymatic reactions, including oxidation by cytochrome P450 enzymes and reduction by glutathione reductase. The compound has been shown to be activated in acid conditions, with an activation energy of 10 kcal/mol. It also forms an acid when heated, which can cause damage to cells. 9-Anthracenemethanol has been shown to have photochemical properties that may be used for the production of dyes or pigments.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 208.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Yellow Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12O/c16-10-15-13-7-3-1-5-11(13)9-12-6-2-4-8-14(12)15/h1-9,16H,10H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=JCJNNHDZTLRSGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCc1c2ccccc2cc2ccccc12