Anthrarufin
Agent Name
Anthrarufin
CAS Number
117-12-4
Formula
C14-H8-O4
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
1,5-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone; 1,5-Dihydroxyanthrachinon [Czech]; 1,5-Dihydroxyanthraquinone; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,5-dihydroxy-; Anthraquinone, 1,5-dihydroxy-; [ChemIDplus] 1,5-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione; [Merck Index]
Category
Anthraquinone Dyes
Description
Green to yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make alizarin and indanthrene dyes; Forms insoluble barium and calcium lakes; [Merck Index]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Alizarin."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.17E-09 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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