6-ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthraquinone

• CAT Number: M079703
• CAS Number: 15547-17-8
• Molecular Formula: C16H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 240.302
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthracene-9,10-dione; 6-Ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthraquinone
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 6-ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthracene-9,10-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16O2/c1-2-10-7-8-13-14(9-10)16(18)12-6-4-3-5-11(12)15(13)17/h7-9H,2-6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: PXLXSNXYTNRKFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)CCCC3

6-Ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthraquinone is an organic compound that is a hydrogenated derivative of anthraquinone, where an ethyl group is attached to the 6th position of the anthraquinone structure. This compound is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals. Its anthraquinone backbone is valuable in industrial chemistry, where it can serve as a building block for various applications, including in the production of hydrogen peroxide and as a photosensitizer. 6-Ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthraquinone is also studied for its potential in materials science and photochemistry due to its stability and reactive functional groups.