6937-76-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,6-disulfonic acid
• CAS NO: 6937-76-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₈O₁₀S₂
• Molecular Weight: 400.3373
• Mol File: 6937-76-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Density: 1.987g/cm³
• Refractive Index: 1.756
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,6-disulfonic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,6-disulfonic acid(6937-76-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,6-disulfonic acid(6937-76-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6937-76-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical structure

A derivative of anthracene with two hydroxyl groups, two carbonyl groups, and two sulfonic acid groups.

Functional groups

Hydroxyl (-OH), carbonyl (C=O), and sulfonic acid (-SO3H) groups.

Appearance

Yellow crystalline solid.

Solubility

Highly soluble in water due to the presence of sulfonic acid groups.

pH indicator

Used as a pH indicator in various industrial applications.

Dye

Employed as a dye for different purposes.

Biochemical research

Utilized in biochemical research for its fluorescent properties.

Medical diagnostics

Applied in medical diagnostics for its ability to act as a fluorescent probe.

Chemical properties

Suitable for use in various reactions due to its functional groups.

Water solubility

Enhanced by the presence of sulfonic acid groups, making it easier to work with in aqueous solutions.