Molekula
Anthrone
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Anthrone is a polycyclic aromatic ketone primarily used as a sensitive reagent for carbohydrate detection in analytical chemistry, particularly in the anthrone-sulfuric acid assay. It appears as a yellow to orange crystalline solid, highly soluble in organic solvents but poorly soluble in water. This chemical has a CAS number of 90-44-8, with the molecular formula C14H10O and a molecular weight of 194.23 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions and handled with caution, as it carries a signal word of "Warning." Molekula supplies Anthrone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £40.10 per pack ex VAT · £48.12 inc. VAT
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100 g — £130.00 per pack ex VAT · £156.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Cream to pale brown crystalline powder |
| Assay | ≥ 95.0% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless needles |
| Melting Point | 155 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0000183 mmHg |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.66 |
Source: PubChem CID 7018 (HSDB, Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 22594603 |
| CAS Number | 90-44-8 |
| IUPAC Name | 10H-anthracen-9-one |
| EC Number | 201-994-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 194.23 |
| Exact Mass | 194.0732 |
| SMILES | C1C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C31 |
| InChIKey | RJGDLRCDCYRQOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H10O/c15-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14/h1-8H,9H2 |
| PubChem CID | 7018 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29143990 |
| Tariff Code | 2914390090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 10-hydroanthracen-9-one
- 10H-anthracen-9-one
- 9-Oxoanthracene
- 9,10-Dihydro-9-oxoanthracene
- 9(10H)-Anthracenone
- anthracen-9(10H)-one
- Anthracene, 9,10-dihydro-9-oxo-
- Anthranone
- Az-O
- Carbothrone
Frequently asked questions
What is anthrone commonly used for?
Anthrone is primarily used as a reagent in analytical chemistry for detecting and quantifying carbohydrates via the anthrone-sulfuric acid test, as well as in biochemical assays.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of anthrone?
The chemical formula of anthrone is **C14H10O**, and its molecular weight is **194.23 g/mol**.
How should anthrone be stored?
Anthrone should be stored at **ambient temperature** in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and incompatible substances.
What grades of anthrone does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies anthrone in **analytical and reagent-grade purity**, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply anthrone in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide anthrone in bulk, with quantities tailored to meet your specific research or production needs.
What documentation comes with an order of anthrone?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet detailing purity and quality.
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