Anthraquinone is prepared by the liquid phase oxidation of anthracene with oxygen in the presence of cobaltous salt,manganous salt and bromide.

• 在醋酸、聚乙二醇存在下 ,蒽与硝酸铈铵和溴酸钠反应生成蒽醌 ,聚乙二醇作为相转移催化剂可以提高反应的选择性。