Compound Q&A
How is 1-Nitro-9,10-anthraquinone (CAS: 82-34-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Nitro-9,10-anthraquinone is typically synthesized through the nitration of 9,10-anthraquinone using fuming nitric acid and sulfuric acid as the nitrating agent. The reaction is carried out under reflux with careful temperature control to achieve high yield and selectivity. Other methods include the oxidation of anthraquinol derivatives using nitric acid or other oxidizing agents.
About
CAS No
82-34-8
English Name
1-Nitro-9,10-anthraquinone
Molecular Formula
C14H7NO4
Molecular Weight
253.21 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=CC=C3)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
YCANAXVBJKNANM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42