Compound Q&A
How is 9,10-Anthracenedicarboxylic acid (CAS: 73016-08-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
9,10-Anthracenedicarboxylic acid can be synthesized via the Wittig reaction, where anthracene is treated with phosphorus ylide and a strong base like n-butyllithium. Another method involves the oxidative cleavage of anthracene-9,10-dione using hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalyst like manganese dioxide. These processes typically yield high selectivity and good to excellent yields.
About
CAS No
73016-08-7
English Name
9,10-Anthracenedicarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C16H10O4
Molecular Weight
266.25 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(O)C1=C2C=CC=CC2=C(C3=CC=CC=C13)C(O)=O
InChIKey
FDFGHPKPHFUHBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 20:53
