5,​6-​Chrysenedione

• CAT Number: C000941
• CAS Number: 2051-10-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 258.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5,6-Chrysenequinone; 5,6-Chrysoquinone; Chrysenequinone; NSC 5192
• Appearance: Dark Orange to Very Dark Orange Solid
• Storage: RT°C, No Data Available
• IUPAC Name: chrysene-5,6-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H10O2/c19-17-15-8-4-3-7-13(15)14-10-9-11-5-1-2-6-12(11)16(14)18(17)20/h1-10H
• InChIKey: HZGMNNQOPOLCIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=C2C(=O)C(=O)C4=CC=CC=C34

5,6-Chrysenedione (Cat No.:C000941) is an organic compound. It is a yellow crystalline solid and belongs to the family of polycyclic aromatic ketones. This compound is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and can undergo various chemical reactions to form different derivatives. It is utilized in the production of dyes, pigments, and other organic compounds. Due to its potentially hazardous nature, careful handling, storage, and safety precautions must be followed when working with 5,6-chrysene-dione.

Reference

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