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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C14H8O2
Molecular Weight 208.2121
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ANTHRAQUINONE

SMILES

O=C1C2=C(C=CC=C2)C(=O)C3=C1C=CC=C3

InChI

InChIKey=RZVHIXYEVGDQDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C14H8O2/c15-13-9-5-1-2-6-10(9)14(16)12-8-4-3-7-11(12)13/h1-8H

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C14H8O2
Molecular Weight 208.2121
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Anthraquinone has yet to be found in nature. Of all the quinones found naturally, those derived from anthraquinone far exceed all others. Many of these are found in molds. Derivatives of 9,10-anthracenedione (anthraquinones) with several hydroxy and other functional groups are biologically active compounds isolated from Rubia and Cassia medical plant species. Anthraquinone is a comparatively safe compound: LD50 (rat) is 3500 mg/kg. It is a mild allergen and, as a fine powder, may cause skin irritation. Exposure to 3,000 ppm may be tolerated for only 30–60 min after which irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs may occur along with headaches, dizziness, and slurred speech. 9,10-anthraquinone is a weak carcinogen. Aside from its major use in the manufacture of intermediates for anthraquinone dyes and pigments, anthraquinone is finding increasing interest as a catalyst in the pulping of wood, in the polymerization of various materials for plastics, and in the isomerization of vegetable oils. It has been used to make seeds distasteful to birds (bird repellent) and as an accelerator in nickel electroplating.

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Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Unknown
In Vitro Use Guide
9,10-anthraquinone at concentration 100uM is able to impair β-amyloid peptides (Aβ) aggregation
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
030MS0JBDO
Record Status Validated (UNII)
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