2-Methylanthraquinone

• CAT Number: R001836
• CAS Number: 84-54-8
• Molecular Formula: C15H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 222.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: SARS-CoV
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylanthracene-9,10-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H10O2/c1-9-6-7-12-13(8-9)15(17)11-5-3-2-4-10(11)14(12)16/h2-8H,1H3
• InChIKey: NJWGQARXZDRHCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O

2-Methylanthraquinone (Cat No.:R001836) is a methyl-substituted derivative of anthraquinone, featuring a methyl group at the 2-position of the anthracene backbone. It is a yellow crystalline compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals. Its stable quinone structure allows it to participate in redox reactions, making it valuable in photochemical and oxidative processes. Additionally, 2-methylanthraquinone has been studied for its potential biological activity, including antibacterial and anticancer properties, and as a photosensitizer in chemical research.