Compound Q&A
What is 4,5-Dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-2-anthracenecarboxylic acid (CAS: 478-43-3)?
Answer
4,5-Dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-2-anthracenecarboxylic acid (CAS: 478-43-3) is a polycyclic aromatic compound with the chemical formula C14H10O4. It features hydroxyl groups at positions 4 and 5, a carboxylic acid group at position 2, and two ketone groups at positions 9 and 10. This compound is known for its stability in organic synthesis and is often used as a precursor in pharmaceutical and material science research.
About
CAS No
478-43-3
English Name
4,5-Dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-2-anthracenecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H8O6
Molecular Weight
284.22 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)c1cc(O)c2C(=O)c3c(O)cccc3C(=O)c2c1
InChIKey
FCDLCPWAQCPTKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07