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.
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.
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.