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CAS 1143-38-0 — Dithranol (1,8,9-trihydroxyanthracene)

Dithranol, also known as 1,8,9-trihydroxyanthracene, is a topical medication used primarily in the treatment of psoriasis. It functions as a keratolytic and anti-inflammatory agent. In the laboratory, it also serves as a matrix compound for MALDI mass spectrometry of synthetic polymers. Available in powder form, it has a CAS number of 1143-38-0, a molecular formula of C14H10O3, and a molecular weight of 226.23 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient temperatures and handled with caution due to its warning signal word. Molekula supplies Dithranol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: 1,8-Dihydroxy-9-anthrone · 9(10H)-Anthracenone, 1,8-dihydroxy- · Anthra-Derm · anthralin · Batridol · Chrysodermol · Cignolin · Cigthranol · Dithranol · Psoriacid-Stift · Anthralin - USP CRS