5,8-Dichloro-1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone

Ref. 3D-FD159174

Product Information

• Name: 5,8-Dichloro-1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5,8-Dichloro-1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone (5,8-DCD) is a chemical compound that has been used as an amine oxidizing agent. It has been shown to react with chlorine to form hydrochloric acid and hydrochloric acid esters. 5,8-DCD also binds to the cavity of metal ions such as zinc powder and acts as an encapsulation agent. In addition, 5,8-DCD can be used in the preparation of anthraquinone glycosides by reacting with sugar acceptors such as butanol or nitrobenzene.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 309.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₆Cl₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%