Xanthone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Xanthone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Xanthone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Xanthone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS90-47-1
IUPAC Name9H-xanthen-9-one
Molecular FormulaC13H8O2
InChI KeyJNELGWHKGNBSMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=C1C2=CC=CC=C2OC2=CC=CC=C12
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Appearance (Color)White to cream to pale brown or pale grey
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (HPLC)≥98.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)172.5-178.5?C
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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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:

  1. J. C. Scaiano. Solvent effects in the photochemistry of xanthone. J. Org. Chem. 1980, 102, (26), 7747-7753.
  2. 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.