1-Chloro anthraquinone

Synonym(s):1-Chloroanthraquinone

light yellow to yellow powder or chunks

1-Chloroanthraquinone is an intermediate for manufacturing vat dyes such as CI Vat Brown 1.

1-Chloroanthraquinone is used to characterize anthraquinone intercalators as carrier molecules for second-generation platinum anticancer drugs.

Poison by intravenous route. An eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cland NOx.

Melting point:	159-160 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	345.65°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.2377 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5380 (estimate)
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Soluble in hot toluene. (almost transparency)
form	Powder or Chunks
color	Light yellow to yellow
BRN	1912752
CAS DataBase Reference	82-44-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-chloro-(82-44-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Chloroanthraquinone (82-44-0)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H320:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…