Description

Anthrone is a versatile organic compound belonging to the ketone class, widely recognized as a key reagent in analytical chemistry. Its primary commercial value lies in its specific reactivity, making it an indispensable tool for quantitative carbohydrate analysis. This product is essential for research laboratories, quality control units in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and chemical manufacturers requiring precise analytical methods. We supply high-purity Anthrone CAS NO 90-44-8 to meet the stringent demands of these global applications.

Application

• Quantitative Carbohydrate Analysis: The principal application is in the colorimetric Anthrone test for the determination of total carbohydrates, including sugars and polysaccharides, in biological and industrial samples.
• Pharmaceutical Research & QC: Used in the assay of polysaccharides in herbal extracts, microbial fermentation broths, and for analyzing carbohydrate-based excipients in drug formulations.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed for measuring sugar content, starch, and dietary fiber in food products, beverages, and raw agricultural materials.
• Biochemical & Life Science Research: Serves as a critical reagent in studying carbohydrate metabolism, glycobiology, and for the analysis of cell wall components.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Applied in process control to measure carbohydrate derivatives and hemicellulose content during pulp processing.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including dyes and pharmaceuticals.
• Environmental Analysis: Utilized for the determination of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and carbohydrate fractions in water and soil samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anthrone
CAS No.	90-44-8
Molecular Formula	C14H10O
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9(10H)-Anthracenone; Anthran-9-one; 9-Oxoanthracene; 9,10-Dihydro-9-oxoanthracene; Carbothrone; Dihydro-9-ketoanthracene; NSC 403697
EINECS	202-996-5

Quality Control

Our Anthrone is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the requirements for sensitive analytical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	154 - 157 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.