Anthrone

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Anthrone
IUPAC name 10H-Anthracen-9-one
Other names Carbothrone; anthranone; 9-oxoanthracene
Identifiers
CAS number [90-44-8]
SMILES O=C1c3ccccc3CC2/C=C\C=C/C12
InChI 1/C14H12O/c15-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14/h1-8,10,12H,9H2
Properties
Molecular formula C14H10O
Molar mass 194.229 g/mol
Appearance White to light yellow needles
Density Solid
Melting point

155 - 158 °C

Boiling point

721 °C

Solubility in water Insoluble
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 and in the colorometric determination of carbohydrates.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Determination of Yeast Carbohydrates with the Anthrone Reagent" (1952). Nature 170: 626-627. doi:10.1038/170626a0. 
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