Methylanthraquinone

Name:
Methylanthraquinone
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CH3C6H3(CO)2C6H4
Properties:
White needles. Mp 177C, bp sublimes. Soluble in organic solvents; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
By heating anthraquinone and methanol in presence of sulfuric acid.
Use:
Organic synthesis.