1-Hydroxyanthraquinone
Agent Name
1-Hydroxyanthraquinone
CAS Number
129-43-1
Formula
C14-H8-O3
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone; 1-Hydroxyanthrachinon [Czech]; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-hydroxy-; Anthraquinone, 1-hydroxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Anthraquinone Dyes
Description
Orange-red to yellow solid; [HSDB] Orange powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyes and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB]
Comments
Anthraquinones are toxic by ingestion: vomiting, diarrhea, kidney and liver damage, and coma; Deaths have been reported after children ingested Rhamnus berries; [HSDB] An eye irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.09E-07 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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