1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone

Independent reference data for 1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (CAS 117-10-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Important intermediate in the manufacture of alizarin and indanthrene dyestuffs; forms insoluble calcium, barium, and lead lakes. Antioxidant in synthetic lubricants; fungicide.It is currently used as an antioxidant in synthetic lubricants, in the synthesis of experimental antitumor agents, and as a fungicide for control of powdery mildew ... It is also used, to a lesser extent, as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes and forms lakes with calcium, barium, and lead.

Synonyms and trade names

danthron; 1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone; 117-10-2; Dantron; Chrysazin; Dorbane; Istizin; 1,8-Dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione; Antrapurol; Diaquone; Altan; Laxanorm; Laxanthreen; Laxipurin; Dionone; Zwitsalax

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H351 (96%), H350

H351 (96%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]

P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone · CAS 117-10-2 · C14H8O4. UNII Z4XE6IBF3V. Melting Point: 379 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 193; Melting Point: 193 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.