In organic chemistryhydroxyanthraquinones refers to compounds with the formula C12H8-n(OH)n(CO)2 where n ≥ 1. Almost all hydroxyanthraquinones are derivative of 9,10-anthraquinone.[3][4][5]
Isomers
One peculiarity of the hydroxyanthraquinones is the relative obscurity of the monohydroxy derivatives. Most hydroxyanthraquinones have two or more hydroxy groups.
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