Product Details
Anthraquinone (CAS# 84-65-1), with the chemical formula C₁₄H₈O₂, is a naturally occurring quinone compound that can also be produced synthetically. Due to its conjugated structure, which imparts a distinct color, it plays a vital role in both the pharmaceutical and dye industries, serving as an important building block in dye synthesis. In pharmaceuticals, it is primarily used in the manufacture of laxatives and has also been recognized for its potential anticancer properties. Anthraquinone is soluble in organic solvents such as 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.
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 | Powder |
| 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 |
