CAS 82-43-9: 1,8-Dichloroanthraquinone

1,8-Dichloroanthraquinone is a reagent in the preparation of anthraquinones, which has antitumor activities. It is used as primary and secondary intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

1,8-Dichloroanthraquinone

Applications 1,8-Dichloroanthraquinone is a reagent in the preparation of anthraquinones, which has antitumor activities. References Barasch, D., et al.: Eur. J. Med. Chem., 34, 597 (1999)

1,8-Dichloroanthraquinone, a derivative of anthraquinone, effectively inhibits sulfide production in sulfate-reducing bacteria [1].

1,8-Dichloroanthraquinone is a synthetic compound that is used in the production of cellulose acetate. It has been shown to react with hydrogen ions and form a protonated 1,8-dichloroanthraquinone intermediate that undergoes an electrochemical reaction. The carbonyl group of this intermediate reacts with nitric oxide to form nitrosobenzene, which can then be oxidized by oxygen to form nitrate. 1,8-Dichloroanthraquinone also reacts with fatty acids to produce dinitrotoluene, which can be denitrified by reacting with hydrogen peroxide. This reaction produces nitrogen gas and water. The crystal structure of the compound has been studied using x-ray crystallography and nmr spectroscopy.