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Alkanet

Structure:-
(S)-5,8-dihydroxy-2-( 1 -hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-l ,4 naphthalenedione.


chemical nomenclature & trade name:-

Alkanet extract; Alkanna red; Alkannin; Anchusa acid; Anchusin; C.I. 75530; C.I. Natural Red 20; (S)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(l-hydroxy-4- methylpent-3-enyl)-l,4-naph-thoquinone; EINECS 208-245-7; I,& Naphth-alenedione, 5.8-dihydroxy-2-( l-hydroxy-4-methyl-3- penteny1)-, (S)-; NSC 407295.

Chemical symbol:-

C16H16O5.

Molecular weight:-

288.2 g/mol.

Chemical registration numbering:-

CAS: 517-88-4.

General description:-

Solid.

Physical & Chemical Properties:-

mp = 149°C & poorly soluble in H2O more soluble in organic solvents.

Uses:-

Used as an astringent.
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