noun
- a yellow crystalline compound used in the manufacture of dyes and as a starting material for many synthetic dyes
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Anthraquinone is an important intermediate in dye production.
- The chemical structure of anthraquinone contains two benzene rings.
- Many red and blue synthetic dyes are derived from anthraquinone.
- Industrial production of anthraquinone involves oxidation of anthracene.
- Anthraquinone derivatives are used in textile dyeing processes.