Xanthone is used predominantly as oxygenated polycyclic aromatic compounds, and as a vasorelaxant. It can be used as a fluorescent agent, as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis and chemical research.
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Applications
Xanthone is used predominantly as oxygenated polycyclic aromatic compounds, and as a vasorelaxant. It can be used as a fluorescent agent, as well as an intermediate in organic synthesis and chemical research.
Solubility
It is Soluble in water (partly), chloroform, hot Toluene, ether (slightly), and hot alcohol.
Notes
Stable under normal conditions. Incompatible to strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- J. C. Scaiano. Solvent effects in the photochemistry of xanthone. J. Org. Chem. 1980, 102, (26), 7747-7753.
- CC Chen.; et.al. Garcinone E, a xanthone derivative, has potent cytotoxic effect against hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects. 2002, 68, (3), 975-979.