Compound Q&A
What industries use 1,2,5,8-Tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone (CAS: 81-61-8)?
Answer
1,2,5,8-Tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone finds application in the pharmaceutical industry for its potential as an antioxidant and its use in the synthesis of other medicines. It is also used in the polymer industry for its ability to enhance the properties of polymers, and in the sensor and semiconductor industries due to its characteristic electronic properties.
About
CAS No
81-61-8
English Name
1,2,5,8-Tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone
Molecular Formula
C14H8O6
Molecular Weight
272.21 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C2=C1C(=O)C3=C(C=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
VBHKTXLEJZIDJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:30
