1,4-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione
Agent Name
1,4-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione
CAS Number
81-64-1
Formula
C14-H8-O4
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
1,4-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone; 1,4-Dihydroxyanthrachinon [Czech]; 1,4-Dihydroxyanthraquinone; 1,4-Dioxyanthraquinone [Russian]; 1,4-Doa [Russian]; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-dihydroxy-; Anthraquinone, 1,4-dihydroxy-; C.I. 58050; CI 58050; Chinizarin; Macrolex Orange GG; Quinizarin; Quinizarine; Smoke Orange R; Solvent Orange 86; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Anthraquinone Dyes
Description
Yellow-red, orange, or deep red solid; [HSDB] Orange powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antioxidant in synthetic lubricants and a fungicide for control of powdery mildew; [HSDB] Used in the fuel and textile processing industries and as a coloring agent and intermediate; [IUCLID]
Comments
A mutagen and irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include changes in renal tubules and weight loss; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: "irritants"; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.43E-08 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 222 deg C; [eChemPortal: IUCLID]
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: