Anthrone

Anthrone
Names


IUPAC name 10H-Anthracen-9-one
Other names Carbothrone; anthranone; 9-oxoanthracene
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	90-44-8^Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:33835^Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL124440^Y
ChemSpider	6751^Y
InChI InChI=1S/C14H10O/c15-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14/h1-8H,9H2^Y Key: RJGDLRCDCYRQOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C14H10O/c15-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14/h1-8H,9H2 Key: RJGDLRCDCYRQOQ-UHFFFAOYAA
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	7018
SMILES O=C2c1c(cccc1)Cc3c2cccc3
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₀O
Molar mass	194.23 g·mol⁻¹
Appearance	White to light yellow needles
Density	Solid
Melting point	155 to 158 °C (311 to 316 °F; 428 to 431 K)
Boiling point	721 °C (1,330 °F; 994 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Anthrone is a tricyclic aromatic ketone. It is used for a popular cellulose assay and in the colorometric determination of carbohydrates.^[1] The anthrones are used in pharmacy as laxative. They stimulate the motion of the colon and are responsible for less water reabsorption. They may only be used for a short amount of time, because long time use may lead to loss of elecktrolites. Anthrones are gained from rhamus frangula, rhamnus purshiana, aloe feroxx, rheum officinale,cassia senna, cassia anugustifolia,..

References

↑ Trevelyan, W. E.; Forrest, RS; Harrison, JS (1952). "Determination of Yeast Carbohydrates with the Anthrone Reagent". Nature 170 (4328): 626–627. doi:10.1038/170626a0. PMID 13002392.