Anthrone

Pale yellow, almost odorless solid

Fixed

151-156 ° C

721 ° C

  • Well in benzene
  • Insoluble in water ( 4.6 mg · l-1 at 20 ° C)

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Anthrone is a tricyclic compound. In biochemistry, this compound is used to determine the total content of carbohydrates in biological samples, including glycerol. Anthrone is - as anthraquinone - a derivative of anthracene and is considered as an active ingredient in the herbal medicine.

CAS registry number
69032
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