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Xanthone

HCID 7020
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Basic information

CAS
90-47-1
Standard SMILES
O=c1c2ccccc2oc2ccccc12
InChIKey
JNELGWHKGNBSMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C13H8O2
Average molar mass
196.2 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
196.0524295

Overview

Xanthone is the parent compound of the xanthone class consisting of xanthene bearing a single oxo substituent at position 9. It has a role as an insecticide.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Xanthone
IUPAC
xanthen-9-one
English name
Xanthone
Molecular formula
C13H8O2
Molecular weight
196.2

Names & synonyms

XANTHONE9H-Xanthen-9-one90-47-1Xanthen-9-one9-XanthenoneBenzophenone oxideXanthenone9-OxoxantheneGenicide9-XanthoneDiphenylene ketone oxideDibenzo-gamma-pyrone
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XantoneE 6Santhone
9H-Xanthene, 9-oxo-DTXSID60217959749WEV0CANSC-14978DTXCID201795CHEBI:37647RefChem:195149201-997-7

Database identifiers

CAS
90-47-1
PubChem CID
7020
DTXSID
DTXSID6021795
ChEMBL
CHEMBL186784
ChEBI
CHEBI:37647
UNII
9749WEV0CA
EC Number
201-997-7
Nikkaji
J4.319B

Properties

Computed structural propertiesFilling in

XLogP
3.4
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
15
Formal charge
0
Complexity
237

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesOther Classes -> Other Aromatic Compounds
PolymersPolycyclic aromatic compound
SpringerMaterials PropertiesSchoenflies notation
LogP3.39
Vapor Pressure0.0000585 [mmHg]
Physical DescriptionSolid; [Merck Index] Off-white powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Collision Cross Section · 2 items

135.2 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: APCI+; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID6021795]

139.08 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: TW; Method: calibrated with polyalanine and drug standards]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
172 · 172-174 °C(lit.)

Safety & regulation

Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Danger

H301 (97.6%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P316, P321, P330, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 41 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: 9H-Xanthen-9-one

9H-Xanthen-9-one: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards SummaryOral lethal-dose (rat) > 500 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See Fluorescein sodium and Thioxanthone.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 3 (97.6%)

Safety data

PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
ZD5711000
ridadr
UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
hs_code
29329990
risk_code
22
Signal word
Danger
Symbol(GHS)
GHS06
hazard_code
Xn,Xi
hazard_note
Irritant
safety_code
24/25-62-45

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed to make xanthydrol and as an ovicide for codling moth eggs (less effective as larvicide); [Merck Index]
General Manufacturing Information9H-Xanthen-9-one: ACTIVE
Applications · 3 items

DescriptionXanthone is a compound that has been shown to have a significant cytotoxicity against HL-60 cells and to inhibit the cyclase enzyme. It also inhibits the protein production of mcl-1, which is necessary for the development of cancer cells.

UsesActs as an inhibitor of human cancer cell lines.

UsesXanthone 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.

Upstream & downstream products

Upstream raw materials

Phenyl salicylatePhenolDiphenyl carbonate

Downstream products

4,5-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene9,9-Dimethyl-9H-xanthene2-[(diisopropyl)amino]ethyl 9H-xanthene-9-carboxylateXanthene-9-carbonitrile

Related reactions

18 records
New reaction record
HRID 184923 reaction equation
HRID 184923As reactantTraining data from https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04228D (6/10)
HRID 188024 reaction equation
HRID 188024As reactantTraining data from https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04228D (6/10)
HRID 335945 reaction equation
HRID 335945As reactantuspto-grants-2014_11
HRID 480260 reaction equation
HRID 480260As productuspto-grants-2003_11
HRID 553052 reaction equation
HRID 553052As reactantuspto-grants-2011_05
HRID 902986 reaction equation
HRID 902986As reactantuspto-grants-2008_04
HRID 1076900 reaction equation
HRID 1076900As productuspto-grants-1976_05
HRID 1172030 reaction equation
HRID 1172030As reactantuspto-grants-2010_11
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Compound notes

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Boiling point
349 · 349-350 °C730 mm Hg(lit.)
Density
1.1607 · 1.1607 (rough estimate)
refractive index
1.6 · 1.6000 (estimate)
Flash point
350 · 350-351°C
storage temp.
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
form
Solid
color
White to Light Purple
Water Solubility
It is Soluble in water (partly), chloroform, hot Toluene, ether (slightly), and hot alcohol.
Merck
14 · 14,10062
BRN
140443 · 140443
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI
1S/C13H8O2/c14-13-9-5-1-3-7-11(9)15-12-8-4-2-6-10(12)13/h1-8H
InChIKey
JNELGWHKGNBSMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O=C1c2ccccc2Oc3ccccc13
CAS DataBase Reference
90 · 90-47-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores
1 · 1
FDA UNII
9749 WEV0CA · 9749WEV0CA
NIST Chemistry Reference
Xanthone(90-47-1)
EPA Substance Registry System
9 H-Xanthen-9-one · 9H-Xanthen-9-one (90-47-1)
UNSPSC Code
41116107 · 41116107
NACRES
24 · NA.24
Symbol(GHS)
6 · GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
301 · H301-H315-H319
Precautionary statements
301 · P301+P310-P305+P351+P338
PPE
95 · dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes
Xn,Xi
Risk Statements
22 · 22
Safety Statements
24 · 24/25-62-45
RIDADR
2811 · UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany
3 · 3
RTECS
5711000 · ZD5711000
Hazard Note
Irritant
TSCA
TSCA listed
HS Code
29329990 · 29329990
Storage Class
11 · 11 - Combustible Solids
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard statements
H301-H315-H319
Precautionary statements
P301+P310-P305+P351+P338
9-Hydroxyxanthene
Phthalic anhydride
9,9'-Spirobi[9H-xanthene]
Xanthene
Xanthene-9-carboxylic acid

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: The parent compound of the xanthone class consisting of xanthene bearing a single oxo substituent at position 9.

DefinitionA colorless crystalline organic compound found as a pigment in gentians and other flowers. It is used as an insecticide and in making dyestuffs.