Anthrone

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Anthrone
Anthrone
General
Systematic name 10H-anthracen-9-one
Other names Carbothrone
Anthranone
9-Oxoanthracene
Molecular formula C14H10O
SMILES C1C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C31
InChI InChI=1/C14H10O
/c15-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14
/h1-8H,9H2
Molar mass 194.229 g/mol
Appearance white to light yellow needle crystals
CAS number [90-44-8]
Properties
Density and phase Solid
Solubility in water Insoluble
Melting point 155 - 158 °C (428 - 431 K)
Boiling point 721 °C (994 K)
Related compounds
Related
hydrocarbons
Anthracene
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Anthrone is a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It is used for a popular cellulose assay.

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