Anthraquinones
Anthraquinones
Anthraquinones (pronunciation: an-thra-kwin-ones) are a type of organic compound that are derived from anthracene. They are a large family of naturally occurring phenolic compounds that are widely distributed in the plant kingdom.
Etymology
The term "Anthraquinones" is derived from the parent compound, Anthracene, which is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. The suffix "-quinone" is added to denote the presence of a carbonyl group in the compound.
Related Terms
- Anthracene: A solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C14H10, consisting of three fused benzene rings. It is a component of coal tar.
- Quinone: Any of a class of aromatic compounds having two carbonyl functional groups in the same six-membered ring.
- Phenolic compound: A class of chemical compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group.
- Organic compound: Any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon.
Uses
Anthraquinones are used in the production of dyes and are also found in some laxatives. They have been studied for their potential medicinal properties, including anti-cancer and anti-microbial effects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anthraquinones
- Wikipedia's article - Anthraquinones
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