Anthraquinone CAS#84-65-1
Wide Application: Used in both the pharmaceutical and dye industries for its key role in dye synthesis and medical uses.
Pharmaceutical Benefits: It is used in the production of laxatives and has shown potential anticancer properties, making it valuable in the medical field.
Solubility: Soluble in a variety of organic solvents, enhancing its versatility in different applications.
Chemical Stability: Known for its strong chemical stability, making it indispensable in both industrial and medical fields.
Anthraquinone (CAS# 84-65-1), with the chemical formula C14H8O2, is a naturally occurring quinone compound that can also be synthetically produced. It plays a vital role in both the pharmaceutical and dye industries due to its conjugated structure, which imparts a unique color and makes it an important building block in dye synthesis. In pharmaceuticals, it is primarily used in the manufacture of laxatives and is also recognized for its potential anticancer properties. Anthraquinone is soluble in organic solvents like ether, chloroform, benzene, and ethanol, with limited solubility in water. Its chemical stability and adaptability make it a crucial material in both chemical and medical applications.
Anthraquinone Chemical Properties
Melting point | 284-286 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 379-381 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.438 |
vapor density | 7.16 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 190 °C) |
refractive index | 1.5681 (estimate) |
Fp | 365 °F |
storage temp | no restrictions. |
solubility | 0.00007g/l |
form | |
color | Yellow-green to khaki to tan |
Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 23 ºC |
Merck | 14,687 |
BRN | 390030 |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. |
InChIKey | RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
LogP | 3.39-3.4 at 30℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 84-65-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
IARC | 2B (Vol. 101) 2013 |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 9,10-Anthraquinone(84-65-1) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Anthraquinone (84-65-1) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 43-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 36/37-37/39-26-24 |
RIDADR | 3077 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | CB4725000 |
Autoignition Temperature | 650 °C |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2914 61 00 |
HazardClass | 9 |
PackingGroup | III |
Hazardous Substances Data | 84-65-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg |
