Compound Q&A
How is 16,17-Dihydroxyanthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione (CAS: 128-59-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
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16,17-Dihydroxyanthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione can be synthesized through a complex multi-step process involving Friedel-Crafts reactions, hydroxylation, and coupling reactions. Commonly, the synthesis involves the addition of an aromatic ring to pentaphene followed by a selective hydroxylation step. The reaction typically requires the use of Lewis acids and strong oxidants, with yields around 50-70%.
About
CAS No
128-59-6
English Name
16,17-Dihydroxyanthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione
Molecular Formula
C34H16O4
Molecular Weight
488.5 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=CC(=C4C5=C(C=CC(=C35)C2=O)C6=C7C4=C(C=C8C7=C(C=C6)C(=O)C9=CC=CC=C98)O)O
InChIKey
MGYICCKROPVHMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 10:54
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