Xantocillin

Xantocillin
IUPAC name

4,4′-[(1Z,3Z)-2,3-diisocyanobuta-1,3-diene-1,4-diyl]diphenol
Other names

Xanthocillin X, Ophthocillin
Identifiers
CAS number 580-74-5
PubChem 5378293
ChemSpider 21106491
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Properties
Molecular formula C18H12N2O2
Molar mass 288.3 g mol−1
Appearance Yellow crystals
Melting point

200 °C (decomposes)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Xantocillin (INN), also known as xanthocillin X or ophthocillin, was the first reported natural product found to contain the isocyanide functional group. It was first isolated from Penicillium notatum by Westling in 1950[1] and subsequently from several other sources.[2]

References

  1. ^ R. ROTHE (1950). Pliarnzazie 5: 190. 
  2. ^ Paul J. Scheuer (1992). "Isocyanides and cyanides as natural products". Accounts of Chemical Research 25 (10): 433–439. doi:10.1021/ar00022a001.