Description: Antron - an analytical reagent for the detection of carbohydrates, with the aqueous solution or suspension which gives the green color in the Concentration of H2SO4.
In industry anthrone obtained by reducing 9,10-anthraquinone: tin in acetic and conc. for hydrochloric-out at 110-118 ° C; aluminum chips or powder in the end. H2SO4 at 30-40 ° C; HCl and iron filings in aqueous suspension. Preparative anthrone can be synthesized by cyclization of 2-benzylbenzoic to you under the HF.
Anthrone, and 1-chloro-9-anthrone - intermediates in the synthesis of polycyclic vat dyes.