5470-98-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,3-dicarbonitrile
• CAS NO: 5470-98-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₆N₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 290.2298
• Mol File: 5470-98-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 612.6°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 324.3°C
• Density: 1.7g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.34E-15mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.772
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,3-dicarbonitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,3-dicarbonitrile(5470-98-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,3-dicarbonitrile(5470-98-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5470-98-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Appearance

Yellow-colored crystalline solid

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

Primary use

Laxative in over-the-counter medications for constipation

Mechanism of action

Stimulates the muscles in the intestines to increase the frequency and strength of bowel movements

Safety concerns

Restricted or banned in certain countries due to potential carcinogenic effects and concerns over long-term safety

Usage recommendation

Use with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional

Upstream product

• 861075-81-2 1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-anthracene-2-carbonitrile 
• 7732-18-5 water 
• 151-50-8 potassium cyanide 
• 860729-91-5 3-cyano-1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-anthracene-2-sulfonic acid 
• 81-64-1 1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione 

Downstream Products

• 17648-03-2 9,10-Dihydroxy-2,3-dihydro-anthracene-1,4-dione 
• 6416-55-3 1,4-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-anthracene-2-carboxylic acid