Anthrone
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anthrone
9(10H)-anthracenone; a compound used in the colorimetric determination of carbohydrates, especially hexoses, with which it gives a green colour.
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Anthrone
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10H-Anthracen-9-one
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Other names
Carbothrone; anthranone; 9-oxoanthracene
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 90-44-8  |
| PubChem | 7018 |
| ChemSpider | 6751 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:33835 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL124440 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Molecular formula | C14H10O |
| Molar mass | 194.23 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | White to light yellow needles |
| Density | Solid |
| Melting point |
155 - 158 °C |
| Boiling point |
721 °C |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Anthrone is a tricyclic aromatic ketone. It is used for a popular cellulose assay and in the colorometric determination of carbohydrates.[1]
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.
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