Acenaphthenequinone, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Acenaphthenequinone is used in the preparation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory agents. It is also used in the preparation of turn-on sensors for cysteine/homocysteine and its application in bioimaging. Further, it is used as an intermediate in manufacturing of dyes and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used in chemical research as a drug and therapeutic agent.

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
Acenaphthenequinone is used in the preparation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory agents. It is also used in the preparation of turn-on sensors for cysteine/homocysteine and its application in bioimaging. Further, it is used as an intermediate in manufacturing of dyes and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used in chemical research as a drug and therapeutic agent.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and alcohol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 82-86-0
• Molecular Formula: C12H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.178
• MDL Number: MFCD00003805
• InChI Key: AFPRJLBZLPBTPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: acenaphthenequinone, acenaphthoquinone, 1,2-acenaphthylenedione, acenaphthenedione, 1,2-acenaphthenequinone, 1,2-acenaphthenedione, acenaphthaquinone, acenaphthylene-1,2-quinone, acenaphthylenequinone, acenaphthodione
• PubChem CID: 6724
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15342
• IUPAC Name: acenaphthylene-1,2-dione
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C(=O)C(=O)C3=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 253°C to 262°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 879172
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform and alcohol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 182.18
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Acenaphthenequinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-441-3
RTECSNumber	AB1024500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only