Anthrone

Anthrone

Names
IUPAC name 10H-Anthracen-9-one
Other names Carbothrone; anthranone; 9-oxoanthracene
Identifiers
CAS Number	90-44-8
ChEBI	CHEBI:33835
ChEMBL	ChEMBL124440
ChemSpider	6751
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	7018
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 Key: RJGDLRCDCYRQOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 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
SMILES O=C2c1c(cccc1)Cc3c2cccc3
Properties
Chemical 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 otherwise noted, data are 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 electrolytes. Anthrones are gained from rhamus frangula, rhamnus purshiana, aloe feroxx, rheum officinale, cassia senna, cassia angustifolia, etc...

References

1. 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.