9,10-Anthraquinone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Anthraquinone is used in paper industry as a catalyst to increase the pulp production yield and to improves the fiber strength through reduction reaction of cellulose to carboxylic acid. It is also used as a precursor for dye formation.

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.

Applications
Anthraquinone is used in paper industry as a catalyst to increase the pulp production yield and to improves the fiber strength through reduction reaction of cellulose to carboxylic acid. It is also used as a precursor for dye formation.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool dry place in tightly closed container. With good ventilation. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 84-65-1
• Molecular Formula: C14H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 208.22
• MDL Number: MFCD00001188
• InChI Key: RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: anthraquinone, 9,10-anthraquinone, 9,10-anthracenedione, anthradione, hoelite, 9,10-dioxoanthracene, corbit, morkit, 9,10-anthrachinon, anthra-9,10-quinone
• PubChem CID: 6780
• ChEBI: CHEBI:40448
• IUPAC Name: anthracene-9,10-dione
• SMILES: O=C1C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12

• Melting Point: 283°C to 287°C
• Density: 1.438
• Boiling Point: 377°C
• Flash Point: 185°C (365°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 1000 g
• Beilstein: 390030
• Merck Index: 14,687
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 208.22
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 9,10-Anthraquinone

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