2-Methylanthraquinone

Also known as: 2-Methyl anthraquinone, 2-Methyl-9,10-anthraquinone, 2-Methylanthraquinone, 2-Methyl-9,10-anthracenedione, 2-methylanthracene-9,10-dione, 9,10-Anthracenedione, 2-methyl-, Anthraquinone, 2-methyl-, beta-Methylanthraquinone, Techtoquinone, Tectochinon, Tectoquinone

2-Methylanthraquinone (CAS 84-54-8) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H10O2 and a molecular weight of 222.239 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 170-173 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 407.8±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 152.7±22.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 84-54-8
Jingsj CID: J-30460-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight: 222.239 g/mol
Category: Ketones
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	170-173 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	407.8±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	152.7±22.9 °C
Exact Mass	222.068085
PSA	34.14000
LogP	3.84
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.644

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Sen-Sung Cheng, et al. Larvicidal activity of tectoquinone isolated from red heartwood-type Cryptomeria japonica against two mosquito species. Bioresour Technol. 2008 Jun;99(9):3617-22. [2]. Anoop Kallingal, et al. Molecular modeling study of tectoquinone and acteoside from Tectona grandis linn: a new SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor against COVID-19. J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2022 Mar;40(4):1764-1775.

Additional Information

[1]. Sen-Sung Cheng, et al. Larvicidal activity of tectoquinone isolated from red heartwood-type Cryptomeria japonica against two mosquito species. Bioresour Technol. 2008 Jun;99(9):3617-22. [2]. Anoop Kallingal, et al. Molecular modeling study of tectoquinone and acteoside from Tectona grandis linn: a new SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor against COVID-19. J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2022 Mar;40(4):1764-1775.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2914690090
Summary	2914690090 other quinones。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylanthraquinone?

The CAS number of 2-Methylanthraquinone is 84-54-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methylanthraquinone?

2-Methylanthraquinone has molecular formula C15H10O2 and molecular weight 222.239 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Methylanthraquinone?

For 2-Methylanthraquinone, Upstream Products: 2-METHYLANTHRACENE, N,N-Diethylbenzamide, p-Tolualdehyde; Downstream Products: 2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)ANTHRACENE, Disperse Orange 11, 1-Aminoanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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