6,11-DIHYDROXY-5,12-NAPHTHACENEDIONE

CAS NO.：1785-52-0
Empirical Formula: C18H10O4
Molecular Weight: 290.27
MDL number: MFCD00192048
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:05:23

What is 6,11-DIHYDROXY-5,12-NAPHTHACENEDIONE?

The Uses of 6,11-DIHYDROXY-5,12-NAPHTHACENEDIONE

6,11-Dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione was used in the synthesis of a tetracene derivative, 5,6,11,12-tetrachlorotetracene. It was also used for the synthesis of (3Z,3′Z)-3,3′-(ethane-1,2-diylidene)bis[isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one]. It may be used for the following studies:

Synthesis of self-assembled, chair-shaped dirhenium(I) macrocyclic compounds.
Synthesis of half-sandwich Ir, Rh-based organometallic molecular boxes.
As ligand for the synthesis of supramolecular coordination complexes (SCCs).

What are the applications of Application

6,11-Dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione is a synthesis reagent

General Description

Crystallographic analysis of 6,11-dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione has been reported. Study indicates the presence of (3Z,3′Z)-3,3′-(ethane-1,2-diylidene)bis[isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one] as impurity.

Properties of 6,11-DIHYDROXY-5,12-NAPHTHACENEDIONE

Melting point:	350-351 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	552.9±45.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.527±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
pka	7.84±0.20(Predicted)

Safety information for 6,11-DIHYDROXY-5,12-NAPHTHACENEDIONE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.