23478-60-6

Basic information

• Product Name: anthracene-1,4,5,8,9,10-hexol
• Synonyms: 1,4,5,8,9,10-Anthracenehexol
• CAS NO: 23478-60-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O₆
• Molecular Weight: 274.2256
• Mol File: 23478-60-6.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 824.9°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 405.2°C
• Density: 1.849g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.14E-28mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.982
• CAS DataBase Reference: anthracene-1,4,5,8,9,10-hexol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: anthracene-1,4,5,8,9,10-hexol(23478-60-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: anthracene-1,4,5,8,9,10-hexol(23478-60-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 23478-60-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Anthracene-1,4,5,8,9,10-hexol, also known as aOH, is a polycyclic aromatic compound with six hydroxyl groups attached to its anthracene backbone. It is a highly water-soluble chemical that is commonly used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. Its hydroxyl groups make it an effective antioxidant and it has potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry for its ability to scavenge free radicals. Anthracene-1,4,5,8,9,10-hexol also has potential uses in the production of dyes, pigments, and other chemical compounds. However, its use is limited due to its toxicity and potential environmental impact.

Upstream product

• 117-12-4 1,5-dihydroxyanthraquinone 
• 117-10-2 1,8-dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione 
• 145-49-3 4,8-diamino-1,5-dihydroxyanthraquinone 
• 1533-34-2 1,5-diamino-4,8-dimethoxyanthraquinone 
• 61604-82-8 1,8-diamino-4,5-dimethoxy-anthraquinone 
• 54514-58-8 anthracene-1,4,5,8,9,10-hexaone 

Downstream Products

• 81099-45-8 1,4-bis-{[2-(di(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl]amino}-5,8-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione 
• 132901-54-3 1,4,5,8-tetrakis(dodecyloxy)-11,14-bis(dodecanoyloxy)triptycene 
• 132901-53-2 1,4,5,8-tetrakis(dodecyloxy)-11-hydroxy-14-(dodecanoyloxy)triptycene 
• 132901-58-7 1,4,5,8-tetrakis(dodecyloxy)-11,14-dioxo-11',14'-dihydrotriptycene 
• 132901-59-8 1,4,5,8-tetrakis(dodecyloxy)-11,14-dihydroxytriptycene 
• 146519-49-5 1,4,5,8-tetrakis(dodecyloxy)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-anthracenediol 
• 146519-48-4 1,4,5,8-tetrakis(dodecyloxy)anthraquinone 
• 132901-57-6 1,4,5,8-tetrakis(dodecyloxy)anthracene 
• 81-60-7 1,4,5,8-tetrahydroxy-anthraquinone 
• 3179-90-6 5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-bis<<2-hydroxyethyl>amino>-9,10-anthracenedione 
• 70476-67-4 1,4-bis-{[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]amino)-5,8-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione 
• 70476-63-0 1,4-bis{[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]amino}-5,8-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione 
• 134566-65-7 1-<<2-(dimethylamino)ethyl>amino>-4-<<2-<2-(hydroxyethyl)amino>ethyl>amino>-5,8-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione 

Relevant articles and documents

Anthraquinone anticancer drugs

A molecule of formula (I); wherein: X is a halogen, or a substituted sulfonate group; m=1-5; n=1-5; R1, R2=H, C1-4 lower alkyl or C1-4 lower alkyl chain having additional functionality; and the amino group ?NR1R2linked to the anthraquinone is primary, secondary or tertiary or is a tertiary group in the N-oxide form having the formula —N(O)R1R2.

Use of alpha-di(lower alkoxy) anthraquinones in the synthesis of Alizarin Saphirols

Alpha-dihydroxyanthraquinones used as intermediates in the synthesis of many dyestuffs, such as the Alizarin Saphirols (e.g. Color Constitution No. 63000, 63005, 63010, 63011, 63315 and 63610) can be replaced on an equimolar basis by alpha-di(lower alkoxy)anthraquinones. The alpha-di(lower alkoxy) anthraquinones can be converted in a single step, by treatment with oleum, to the corresponding alpha-dihydroxyanthraquinone-beta-disulfonic acids in almost quantitative yield. The corresponding diamine is obtained by dinitrating followed by reduction of the nitro groups. The known intermediate, leuco 1,4,5,8-tetrahydroxyanthraquinone (see C.I. No. 62500) can be obtained either by reduction of the diamine or by reduction of the dinitro compound. In one embodiment, the alpha-di(lower alkoxy)anthraquinone is obtained from dinitroanthraquinone by treatment thereof with methanol and KOH.