Hexahydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione

2,3,5,6,7,8-Hexahydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione, also called hexahydroxynaphthoquinone or spinochrome E, is an organic compound with formula C10H6O8. It is formally derived from naphthoquinone (1,4-naphtalenedione) through replacement of all six hydrogen atoms by hydroxyl (OH) groups. The numerical prefixes "2,3,5,6,7,8" are superfluous, since there is no other hexahydroxy derivative of 1,4-naphthoquinone. The substance forms red micro-needles whichdo not melt below 300 °C, and can be sublimed in vacuum at about 265 °C. The compound can be produced by condensation of with glyoxal.

Hexahydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione

2,3,5,6,7,8-Hexahydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione, also called hexahydroxynaphthoquinone or spinochrome E, is an organic compound with formula C10H6O8. It is formally derived from naphthoquinone (1,4-naphtalenedione) through replacement of all six hydrogen atoms by hydroxyl (OH) groups. The numerical prefixes "2,3,5,6,7,8" are superfluous, since there is no other hexahydroxy derivative of 1,4-naphthoquinone. The substance forms red micro-needles whichdo not melt below 300 °C, and can be sublimed in vacuum at about 265 °C. The compound can be produced by condensation of with glyoxal.