Anthrone may be synthesized from anthraquinone by the addition of HCl, AcOH and Sn. Reference: \"Anthrone\" By Meyer, Kurt H. From Organic Syntheses, 8, No pp. given; 1928 Solution Anthrone may be synthesized from anthraquinone by the addition of HCl, AcOH and Sn. Reference: \"Anthrone\" By Meyer, Kurt H. From Organic Syntheses, 8, No pp. given; 1928.