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1,4-anthraquinone

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Description

1,4-Anthraquinone is a bright yellow solid organic compound with the formula C14H8O2. It is a derivative of anthracene, with two carbonyl groups in the 1 and 4 positions. 1,4-anthraquinone is a key intermediate in the synthesis of many dyes and pigments, including alizarin and quinizarin. It is also used as a starting material for the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other industrial chemicals. It exhibits a wide range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer effects. 1,4-Anthraquinone is also a photosensitizer, meaning that it can absorb light and transfer energy to other molecules. This property makes it useful in applications such as photodynamic therapy, where it is used to treat cancer cells. 1,4-anthraquinone is also a promising candidate for use in organic electronics and solar cells. The compound has been the subject of numerous studies to explore its potential applications. Its synthesis is a multi-step process that involves the oxidation of anthracene. 1,4-anthraquinone can be synthesized by various methods, including the oxidation of anthracene with chromic acid or potassium permanganate. The compound is also produced as a by-product of the combustion of coal. It is a stable and relatively inert compound, but it can be reactive under certain conditions. 1,4-anthraquinone is a widely studied compound due to its diverse applications and potential in various fields.'

1,4-anthraquinone: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID69457
SCHEMBL ID449382
MeSH IDM0373970

Synonyms (22)

Synonym
1,4-anthraquinone
nsc104530
635-12-1
nsc-104530
1,4-anthracenedione
1,4-dioxoanthracene
anthracene-1,4-dione
AKOS004907700
A20964
nsc 104530
einecs 211-228-7
1,4-dihydroanthracene-1,4-dione
FT-0606760
SCHEMBL449382
1,4-anthracenequinone
DTXSID10212899
mfcd00013724
AS-19220
A12708
CS-0119909
HY-W077242
EN300-202117
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's9 (64.29)29.6817
2010's5 (35.71)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 29.15

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index29.15 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.77 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.25 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index28.17 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (29.15)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other15 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]