2-Ethylanthraquinone can be used as a photoinitiator of crosslinking or degradation of polyethylene. It is used to produce hydrogen peroxide by hydrogenation with the help of Pd/polyaniline as the catalysts.
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Applications2-Ethylanthraquinone can be used as a photoinitiator of crosslinking or degradation of polyethylene. It is used to produce hydrogen peroxide by hydrogenation with the help of Pd/polyaniline as the catalysts.
SolubilityInsoluble in water.
NotesStable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.