2ethylanthraquinone
2-Ethylanthraquinone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C16H12O2. It is a derivative of anthraquinone, where an ethyl group is attached to the second position of the anthraquinone ring system. It typically appears as a pale yellow crystalline solid. This compound is primarily known for its role in the anthraquinone process, a widely used industrial method for the production of hydrogen peroxide.
In the anthraquinone process, 2-ethylanthraquinone, often dissolved in a suitable solvent mixture, is catalytically hydrogenated to
Beyond its industrial application, 2-ethylanthraquinone may find limited use in research settings, particularly in studies related