This application discloses an intramolecular
hydrogen bond-enhanced
anthraquinone derivative, its synthesis method, and its application, relating to the field of
electrochemical energy storage. The
acetic acid-modified
anthraquinone RH-DA or AE-DA is 2,2'-(3-carboxyl-1,8-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,7-diyl)diacetic acid and 2,2'-(1,8-dihydroxy-3-(
hydroxymethyl)-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2,7-diyl)diacetic acid. Rhein or aloe-
emodin is dissolved in NaOH,
glyoxylic acid solution and
sodium dithionite are added, and after stirring,
sodium dithionite is added again. After stirring and cooling to
room temperature,
hydrogen peroxide solution and HCl solution are added, causing
precipitation. After washing with HCl, the precipitate is dried in a
vacuum drying oven to obtain a black-green
solid RH-DA or a yellow-green
solid AE-DA. Its application in alkaline aqueous organic flow batteries is also disclosed.