2-tert-Butylanthraquinone

Name: 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049919

About 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone, a carbonyl building block registered under CAS number 84-47-9. Its molecular formula is C18H16O2 and its molecular weight is 264.3 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-tert-butylanthracene-9,10-dione. Alternative names: 9,10-Anthracenedione, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)- and Anthraquinone, 2-tert-butyl.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-tert-Butylanthraquinone
Catalogue No.	VQ-049919
CAS Number	84-47-9
IUPAC name	2-tert-butylanthracene-9,10-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₁₆O₂
Molecular weight	264.3 g/mol
Exact mass	264.115
InChIKey	YTPSFXZMJKMUJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O
PubChem CID	66532

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	5.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	9,10-Anthracenedione, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, Anthraquinone, 2-tert-butyl, 2-(tert-butyl)anthracene-9,10-dione, 2-tert-Butyl-9,10-anthraquinone, Anthraquinone, 2-tert-butyl-, beta-tert-Butylanthraquinone, 2-tert-butyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione, 2-t-butylanthraquinone, .beta.-tert-Butylanthraquinone, 2-(tert-butyl)anthr, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-9,10-anthracenedione, 9, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P273, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone is 84-47-9. It is also known as 9,10-Anthracenedione, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, Anthraquinone, 2-tert-butyl, 2-(tert-butyl)anthracene-9,10-dione.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone?

2-tert-Butylanthraquinone has the molecular formula C18H16O2 and a molecular weight of 264.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-tert-butylanthracene-9,10-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone can I order?

We supply 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone?

Yes. Every lot of 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-tert-Butylanthraquinone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.