Basic information
- Name:
Xanthone
- CAS No.:
90-47-1
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C13H8O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 196.20
- Synonyms:
- Xanthen-9-one(8CI);9-Oxoxanthene;9-Xanthone;9H-Xanthene, 9-oxo-;Benzophenone oxide;Dibenzo-g-pyrone;Diphenylene ketoneoxide;Genicide;Xanthenone;Xanthones;
- EINECS:
- 201-997-7
- Density:
- 1.277 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 174-176 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 350 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 169.8 °C
- Appearance:
- off-white powder
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi,
Xn- Risk Codes:
- 22
- Safety Description:
- 24/25 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
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Chemistry
Molecular Structure of Xanthone (CAS NO.90-47-1):

IUPAC: Xanthen-9-one
CAS:90-47-1
Molecular formula: C13H8O2
Molecular Weight: 196.2
EINECS: 213-994-8
H bond acceptors: 2
H bond donors: 0
Freely Rotating Bonds: 0
Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å2
Index of Refraction: 1.642
Molar Refractivity: 55.53 cm3
Molar Volume: 153.6 cm3
Surface Tension: 50.7 dyne/cm
Flash Point: 169.8 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 59.45 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 350 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 4.53E-05 mmHg at 25°C
Melting Point: 174-176oC
Density: 1.277 g/cm3
Stability: Stable.Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Product Categories: Drug bulk
InChI
InChI=1/C13H8O2/c14-13-9-5-1-3-7-11(9)15-12-8-4-2-6-10(12)13/h1-8H
Smiles
c12c(c(c3ccccc3o1)=O)cccc2
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | intravenous | 180mg/kg (180mg/kg) | U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#01611, | |
| rat | LD | oral | > 500mg/kg (500mg/kg) | National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, Chemical-Biological Coordination Center, Review. Vol. 5, Pg. 25, 1953. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous route. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also KETONES.
Safty informations about Xanthone (CAS NO.90-47-1):
Hazard Codes:
Xi,
Xn
Risk Statements: 22
22(Harmful if swallowed)
Safety Statements: 24/25
24/25(Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed)
RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: ZD 5711000
Specification
Xanthone , with CAS number of 90-47-1, can be called 9-Oxoxanthene ; 9-Xanthenone ; 9-Xanthone ; 9H-Xanthene, 9-oxo- ; Benzophenone oxide ; Dibenzo-gamma-pyrone ; Diphenylene ketone oxide ; Xanthene, 9-oxo- ; Xanthenone . Xanthone (CAS NO.90-47-1) is used in the prepn of Xanthydrol with the appearance of off-white powder.

