Anthrone
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| Anthrone | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name | 10H-Anthracen-9-one |
| Other names | Carbothrone; anthranone; 9-oxoanthracene |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [90-44-8] |
| SMILES | O=C1c3ccccc3CC2/C=C\C=C/C12 |
| InChI | 1/C14H12O/c15-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14/h1-8,10,12H,9H2 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C14H10O |
| Molar mass | 194.229 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to light yellow needles |
| Density | Solid |
| Melting point |
155 - 158 °C |
| Boiling point |
721 °C |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Anthrone is a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It is used for a popular cellulose assay and in the colorometric determination of carbohydrates.[1]

