Title: Phenanthrenequinone
CAS Registry Number: 84-11-7
CAS Name: 9,10-Phenanthrenedione
Additional Names: 9,10-phenanthraquinone
Molecular Formula: C14H8O2
Molecular Weight: 208.21
Percent Composition: C 80.76%, H 3.87%, O 15.37%
Literature References: Prepn by oxidation of phenanthrene: Curtis et al., US 2956065 (1960 to U.S. Steel); Binder, Koch, DE 1166176 (1964).
Properties: Orange-red crysts. mp 206-207°. bp ~360°. d 1.405. Sublimes. Practically insol in water; sol in benzene, ether, glacial acetic acid, hot alc. With concd H2SO4 gives a dark green color.
Melting point: mp 206-207°
Boiling point: bp ~360°
Density: d 1.405 |