anthrone
Sign in to saveAlso known as anthranone, 9,10-dihydro-9-oxoanthracene, 9(10H)-anthracenone, 9-oxoanthracene, carbothrone, Az-O
Anthrone is a tricyclic aromatic ketone. It is used for a common cellulose assay and in the colorimetric determination of carbohydrates.
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- Mass
- 194.073
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- chemical formula
- C₁₄H₁₀O
- canonical SMILES
- C1C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C31
- melting point
- 157
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- Anthrone
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Anthrone is a tricyclic aromatic ketone. It is used for a common cellulose assay and in the colorimetric determination of carbohydrates.
Derivatives of anthrone are used in pharmacy as laxative. They stimulate the motion of the colon and reduce water reabsorption. Some anthrone derivatives can be extracted from a variety of plants, including Rhamnus frangula, Aloe ferox, Rheum officinale, and Cassia senna. Glycosides of anthrone are also found in high amounts in rhubarb leaves, and alongside concentrated amounts of oxalic acid are the reason for the leaves being inedible.