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Anthrol
Chemical compound
Anthrols (sometimes called anthranols) are the hydroxylated derivatives of anthracene. For the monohydroxo derivatives, three isomers are possible: 1-anthrol, 2-anthrol, and 9-anthrol. The latter exists as a minor tautomer of 9-anthrone.
| Name | CAS | Melting point | Structure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-anthrol, 1-hydroxyanthracene | 610-50-4 | 150 °C | 302 °F | |
| 2-anthrol, 2-hydroxyanthracene | 613-14-9 | 166 °C | 331 °F | |
| 9-anthrol, 9-hydroxyanthracene | 529-86-2 | 152 °C | 306 °F | |
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