2-Methylanthraquinone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Methylanthraquinone is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is used in smog dyes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Methylanthraquinone is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is used in smog dyes.

Solubility
Soluble in water 1.234 mg/L @ 25°C.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 84-54-8
• Molecular Formula: C15H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 222.243
• MDL Number: MFCD00001235
• InChI Key: NJWGQARXZDRHCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylanthraquinone, tectoquinone, 2-methyl anthraquinone, techtoquinone, tectochinon, 2-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone, 9,10-anthracenedione, 2-methyl, beta-methylanthraquinone, 2-methylanthra-9,10-quinone, anthraquinone, 2-methyl
• PubChem CID: 6773
• ChEBI: CHEBI:9427
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylanthracene-9,10-dione
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O

• Melting Point: 170°C to 174°C
• Flash Point: 209°C (408°F)
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 2050523
• Merck Index: 14,6021
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water 1.234mg/L @ 25°C.
• Formula Weight: 222.24
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylanthraquinone

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	201-539-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only