Anthraquinone (CAS 84-65-1)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

ANTHRAQUINONE

Cat. NoKC.110249 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC14H8O2 CAS84-65-1 Molecular Weight208.21 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Health hazard

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Anthraquinone appears as yellow crystals or powder. (NTP, 1992)

Used as a chemical intermediate for dyes and pigments, an additive in Kraft pulp processing, a catalyst in vegetable oil processing, an accelerant in nickel electroplating, an additive in tire manufacturing, and a bird repellent; [HSDB]
Electroplating [Category: Plate]
Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]
Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]

Physical Description	Anthraquinone appears as yellow crystals or powder. (NTP, 1992)
Color/Form	Light yellow, slender monoclinic prisms by sublimation in vacuo. Almost colorless, orthorhombic, bipyramidal crystals from sulfuric acid and water.
Odor	Aromatic odor (technical)
Melting Point	547 °F (sublimes) (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	714 to 718 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	365 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.438 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	1 mmHg at 374 °F (NTP, 1992)
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable to acids and alkalis.

IUPAC Name	anthracene-9,10-dione
Molecular Formula	C14H8O2
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
CAS	84-65-1
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O
InChIKey	RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.110249
Pack sizes	500GM

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