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Alkannin

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(−)-2-(1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl]-1,4-naphthalenedione, Anchusin, C.I. Natural Red 20, E103

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H16O5
CAS Number:
517-88-4
Molecular Weight:
288.30
EC Number:
208-245-7
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329757746
Colour Index Number:
75530
MDL number:
MFCD00189414
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grade

analytical standard

assay

≥95.0% (HPLC)

optical purity

enantiomeric excess: ≥98.0%

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

impurities

≤1.0% water (calc. from elemental analysis)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

SMILES string

O=C1C([C@H](CC=C(C)C)O)=CC(C2=C1C(O)=CC=C2O)=O

InChI

1S/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17-19H,4H2,1-2H3/t10-/m0/s1

InChI key

NEZONWMXZKDMKF-JTQLQIEISA-N

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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