2-ethylanthraquinone
Sign in to save2-Ethylanthraquinone is an organic compound that is a derivative of anthraquinone. This pale yellow solid is used in the industrial production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
Chemical data
- Formula
- C16H12O2
- Molecular weight
- 236.26 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 2-ethylanthracene-9,10-dione
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2-Ethylanthraquinone is an organic compound that is a derivative of anthraquinone. This pale yellow solid is used in the industrial production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
==Production== 2-Ethylanthraquinone is prepared from the reaction of phthalic anhydride and ethylbenzene: C6H4(CO)2O + C6H5Et → C6H4(CO)2C6H3Et + H2O. Both phthalic anhydride and ethylbenzene are readily available, being otherwise used in the large-scale production of plastics.