Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 10,10-Dimethyl-9(10H)-Anthracenone (CAS: 5447-86-9)?
Answer
10,10-Dimethyl-9(10H)-Anthracenone is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 212.27 g/mol. It has a melting point of around 280°C and is slightly soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It shows good stability under normal conditions but is reactive towards reducing agents. The compound is insoluble in water. It can be used as a precursor in various organic synthesis reactions.
About
CAS No
5447-86-9
English Name
10,10-Dimethyl-9(10H)-Anthracenone
Molecular Formula
C16H14O
Molecular Weight
222.29 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C31)C
InChIKey
GWFCYDIAPRIMLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
