Alizarina

C₁₄H₈O₄

IUPAC: 1,2-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone

CAS: 72-48-0

Descripción general

Alizarin is a red dye historically obtained from madder root. The first commercial synthesis of alizarin in 1869 was a landmark in industrial chemistry.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 8 1,0080
Carbono C 14 12,0110
Oxígeno O 4 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Red dye
  • Biological stain (Alizarin Red S)
  • Artist pigment

Datos curiosos

  • Its synthesis in 1869 by Graebe and Liebermann destroyed the natural madder dye industry overnight

Estructura

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C=C3)O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
240,21 g/mol
Punto de fusión
289,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
240,0423
XLogP
3,2
TPSA
74,6 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
18
Complejidad
378,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alizarina?
Alizarina (C₁₄H₈O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,2-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone.
What is the molecular weight of Alizarina?
Alizarina has a molar mass of 240.21 g/mol.
What state is Alizarina at room temperature?
Alizarina is a solid at room temperature.
Is Alizarina organic or inorganic?
Alizarina is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Alizarina?
Alizarina (C₁₄H₈O₄) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).