23444-65-7

Basic information

• Product Name: ALKANNIN
• Synonyms: ANCHUSIN;(-)-(1-hydroxy-3-isohexenyl)naphthazarine;(-)-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone;(-)-5,8-dihydroxy-6-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthalenedione;(-)-5,8-dihydroxy-6-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone;8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-4-naphthalenedion(s)-5;8-dihydroxy-6-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-4-naphthoquinon(-)-5;alkannared
• CAS NO: 23444-65-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₅
• Molecular Weight: 288.3
• Product Categories: Anthraquinones, Hydroquinones and Quinones
• Mol File: 23444-65-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 149°C
• Boiling Point: 350.53°C (rough estimate)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.1701 (rough estimate)
• Refractive Index: 1.6200 (estimate)
• PKA: 7.04±0.20(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: ALKANNIN(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: ALKANNIN(23444-65-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: ALKANNIN(23444-65-7)

Safety Data

• Statements: 22
• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• Hazardous Substances Data: 23444-65-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Alkannin is a natural red dye found in the root of the Alkanna tinctoria plant, which is commonly known as alkanna. It belongs to the naphthoquinone chemical family and has a deep red color. Alkannin has been used as a natural dye in various industries, including the textile and cosmetic industries, due to its strong red coloration. Additionally, alkannin has been studied for its potential medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It has also shown potential as an antimicrobial agent against various pathogens. Overall, alkannin is a versatile chemical with uses in both industrial and medicinal applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17,20-21H,4H2,1-2H3

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