6,11-Dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione CAS 1785-52-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1785-52-0
Molecular FormulaC18H26O4
Molecular Weight306.40 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6,11-Dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione CAS 1785-52-0 chemical structure

Description

6,11-Dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione (CAS 1785-52-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C18H26O4 and a molecular weight of 306.40 g/mol.

Structurally, 6,11-Dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione (C18H26O4) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 306.40 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 6,11-Dihydroxy-5,12-naphthacenedione under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC18H26O4
Molecular Weight306.40 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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