Euxanthone

Euxanthone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,7-Dihydroxy-9H-xanthen-9-one
Other names
  • 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone
  • Eyxanthone
  • Purrenone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
207044
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
KEGG
  • InChI=1S/C13H8O4/c14-7-4-5-10-8(6-7)13(16)12-9(15)2-1-3-11(12)17-10/h1-6,14-15H Y
    Key: KDXFPEKLLFWHMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1S/C13H8O4/c14-7-4-5-10-8(6-7)13(16)12-9(15)2-1-3-11(12)17-10/h1-6,14-15H
    Key: KDXFPEKLLFWHMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • c1cc(c2c(c1)oc3ccc(cc3c2=O)O)O
Properties
C13H8O4
Molar mass 228.203 g·mol−1
Melting point 240 °C (464 °F; 513 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Euxanthone is a naturally occurring xanthonoid, an organic compound with the molecular formula C13H8O4. It can be synthesized from gentisic acid, β-resorcylic acid, and acetic anhydride. It occurs naturally in many plant species. Commercial production is from purified root extract of Polygala tenuifolia. It has been investigated for bioactive properties.

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