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phenanthrenequinone

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Also known as 9,10-phenanthrenequinone, 9,10-phenanthrenedione

Phenanthrenedione is a quinone derivative of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It is an orange, water-insoluble solid.

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Wikidata facts

Mass
208.052
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canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=CC=CC=C3C(=O)C2=O
chemical formula
C₁₄H₈O₂
subject has role
mutagen
melting point
210
Commons category
Phenanthrenequinone
found in taxon
Arabidopsis thaliana
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Laboratory synthesis and use
  • Safety
  • Related compounds
  • References

Phenanthrenedione is a quinone derivative of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It is an orange, water-insoluble solid.

==Laboratory synthesis and use== It has been prepared by oxidation of phenanthrene with chromic acid.

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