Dithranol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 1,8,9-anthracenetriol, this is a Hydroxyanthrone, anthracene derivative. The reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 178 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 1143-38-0 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C14H10O3 Molecular weight: 226.23 Assay: 98 %Dithranol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Dithranol is a medicine administered to people with psoriasis. It accumulates in the mitochondria where it interferes with the supply of energy to the cell, possibly by the oxidation of dithranol releasing free radicals. This obstructs the DNA replication and slows the excessive cell division which occurs in psoriasis. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.