1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone CAS 117-10-2

CAS Number

117-10-2

Grade

Highly Purified

MDL Number

MFCD00001211

Molecular Formula

C₁₄H₈O₄

Molecular Weight

240.21

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

1,8-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione; 1,8-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione; 1,8-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone; Altan; Antrapurol; Chrysazin; Danthron; Danthrone; Dantron; Diaquone; Dionone; Dorbane; Istin; Istizin; Laxanorm; Laxanthreen; Laxipur; Laxipurin; Modane; NSC 38626; NSC 646568; NSC 7210; Zwitsalax

Used as a stimulant laxative, though due to its carcinogenic properties, is not widely prescribed.

Synonyms

1,8-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione; 1,8-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione; 1,8-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone; Altan; Antrapurol; Chrysazin; Danthron; Danthrone; Dantron; Diaquone; Dionone; Dorbane; Istin; Istizin; Laxanorm; Laxanthreen; Laxipur; Laxipurin; Modane; NSC 38626; NSC 646568; NSC 7210; Zwitsalax

CAS Number

117-10-2

Molecular Weight

240.21

Molecular Formula

C₁₄H₈O₄

Solubility

Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly and Sparingly)

Melting Point

193-195°C

Appearance

Supplied as a yellow solid.

Storage and Stability

Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

References

1. Liu, Y., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 52, 6523 (2009).|2. Grocholski, T., et al.: Biochem., 49, 934 (2010).|3. Fourches, D., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 23, 171 (2010).