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Anthraquinone , also called anthracenedione or dioxoanthracene, is an aromatic organic compound with formula C14H8O2. Anthraquinone is a yellow, highly crystalline solid, poorly soluble in water but soluble in hot organic solvents.

 

Preferred IUPAC name : Anthracene-9,10-dione

Other names : Anthraquinone ,   9,10-Anthracenedione , Anthradione , 9,10-Anthrachinon , Anthracene-9,10-quinone ,   9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene

CAS Number : 84-65-1

Chemical formula : C14H8O2

Molar mass : 208.216

Appearance : Yellow solid

Melting point : 284.8 ° C

Boiling point 377 ° C

APPEARANCE

YELLOW OR LIGHT GRAY TO GRAYISH GREEN CRYSTAL(POWDER)

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Product Name: Anthraquinone Other Name: 9,10-Anthracenedione;Anthraquinone;Hoelite;9,10-Anthraquinone;Anthradione;Morkit;Anthracene-9,10-quinone;DAQ-N;Flight Control;NSC 7957;Flight Control Plus;1,4,11,12-Tetrahydro-9,10-anthraquinone;SAQ;Kawasaki SAQ;SAQ (quinone);Avipel;DBLE 104;790240-52-7
CAS No.: 84-65-1 Molecular Formula: C14H8O2
InChIKeys: InChIKey=RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N Molecular Weight: 208.21200
Exact Mass: 208.21 EC Number: 201-549-0
HScode: 2914610000 Categories: Dye

PSA: 34.14000 XLogP3: 2.46200
Appearance: Anthraquinone appears as yellow crystals or powder. (NTP, 1992) Density: 3 @ Temp: 302.6 °C”>1.05814 g/cm3 @ Temp: 302.6 °C
Melting Point: 286 °C Boiling Point: 377 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Flash Point: 185ºC Refractive Index: 1.659
Water Solubility: Solubility in water: very poor Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg ( 190 °C)
Vapor Density: 7.16 (vs air) Toxicity: 5000 mg/kg”>LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg
Odor: Aromatic odor (technical)

Classification of the substance or mixture

Carcinogenicity, Category 1B

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

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Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H350 May cause cancer

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/…

Response

P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in an area without drain or sewer access.