417. 1-Aminoanthraquinone

Nomenclature

CAS number: 82-45-1
1-Amino-9,10-anthracenedione.
C14H9NO2; mol wt 223.23.
C 75.33%, H 4.06%, N 6.27%, O 14.33%.

Description and references

Prepd by reduction of 1-nitroanthraquinone: Graham, Hort, US 2874168 (1959 to General Aniline & Film).

Chemical structure

Properties

Ruby-red crystals. mp ≈250°; also reported as mp 243°. Practically insoluble in water. Freely soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, glacial acetic acid, HCl.

Use

In the mfg of dyes and pharmaceuticals.