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The chemistry of the coal-tar colours (1886)

Benedikt, Rudolf, 1852-1896, Knecht, Edmund, 1861-1925 · London : G. Bell and Sons · leaf 227

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217 ALIZARIN. The position of the bydroxyl groups is expressed by the following constitutional formula :- … Sublimated alizarin forms splendid orange-red crystals, which melt at about 280°. It is almost insoluble in cold water and but sparingly soluble in boiling water, one litre of which takes up 0*31 grm. of alizarin. In cold alcohol it does not dissolve easily, but boiling alcohol and glycerin…

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