Xanthene

Name:
Xanthene
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	dibenzopyran, tricyclic
M Formula:	CH2(C6H4)2O
Properties:
Yellowish, crystalline leaflets. Mp 100.5C, bp 315C. Soluble in ether; slightly soluble in alcohol; very slightly soluble in water.
Derivation:
By the condensation of phenol and o-cresol by means of aluminum chloride.
Use:
Organic synthesis, fungicide.