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Anthracene - 9 - carboxylic acid

Anthracene 9 carboxylic acid is a polycyclic aromatic compound with chemical formula C15H10O2. It is a yellow coloured powder which is soluble in ethanol DMSO, benzene and chloroform. Anthracene 9 carboxylic acid is insoluble in water.

CAS Number : 723-62-6

IUPAC Name: Anthracene - 9 - carboxylic acid

Synonyms: 9 - Anthracene carboxylic acid, 9 - Anthroic acid, 9 - carboxy anthracene.

Molar mass: 222.24 g.mol-1

Uses

Anthracene 9 carboxylic acid is used as a Chloride channel blocker.

It is mainly used as an intermediate in the production of dyes, smoke screens, scintillation counter crystals and in organic semiconductor research.