Product Name:

Anthraquinone

WCode:

01-033

CAS No.

84-65-1

Molecular Formula:

C14H8O2

Formula Weight:

208

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

Yellow green solid

Melting Point

284-286°C

Boiling Point

379-381°C

Specific Gravity

1.44

Solubility in Water

Insoluble

Vapor Density

7.16

Autoignition

650 °C

NFPA Ratings

Health: 0; Flammability: 1; Reactivity:0

Flash Point

185 °C

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

Applications

Anthraquinone is used in paper industry as a catalyst to increase the pulp production yield and to improve the fiber strength through reduction reaction of cellulose to carboxylic acid. Natural anthraquinones have cathartic properties. Anthraquinones derivatives are also used in manufacturing drugs. 

Sales Specification

Appearance

Pale yellow needle crystal or powder

Assay

98.5% Min

Early melting point

283.00 Min