Description
4-Carboxy-9-acridanone (CAS No. 24782-64-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C14H9NO3 and IUPAC name 9-oxo-10H-acridine-4-carboxylic acid. This yellow to light brown crystalline powder is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of acridine-based dyes, pharmaceuticals, and fluorescent probes. With a molecular weight of 239.23 g/mol, it exhibits excellent stability under standard laboratory conditions. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC) and is supplied in sealed, light-protected packaging to ensure long-term stability. Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and bioimaging applications.
Properties
- CAS Number: 24782-64-7
- Complexity: 368
- IUPAC Name: 9-oxo-10H-acridine-4-carboxylic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C14H9NO3/c16-13-8-4-1-2-7-11(8)15-12-9(13)5-3-6-10(12)14(17)18/h1-7H,(H,15,16)(H,17,18)
- InChI Key: BATAOFZEDHPRTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 239.058243149
- Molecular Formula: C14H9NO3
- Molecular Weight: 239.23
- SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(N2)C(=CC=C3)C(=O)O
- Topological: 66.4
- Monoisotopic Mass: 239.058243149
- Synonyms: 24782-64-7, 4-Carboxy-9-acridanone, DTXSID00393641, DTXCID90344501, 622-408-3, 9-oxo-9,10-dihydroacridine-4-carboxylic acid, 9-oxo-10H-acridine-4-carboxylic Acid, acridone-4-carboxylic acid, 4-Acridinecarboxylic acid, 9,10-dihydro-9-oxo-, MFCD00957937, CHEMBL541514, 4-Carboxy-9-acridanone (Technical Grade), 9,10-dihydro-9-oxoacridine-4-carboxylic acid, 4-carboxyacridone, 4-carboxyacridanone, 9,10-Dihydro-9-oxo-4-acridinecarboxylic Acid; 4-Carboxyacridone; 9(10H)-Acridone-4-carboxylic Acid; Acridone-4-carboxylic Acid; 9-oxo-4-acridancarboxylic Acid;, 9-Oxo-9,10-Dihydro-4-Acridinecarboxylic Acid, SCHEMBL4943278, SCHEMBL21119051, BATAOFZEDHPRTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BDBM50591347, AKOS002664589, AS-67219, HY-34887, 9-oxo-10-hydroacridine-4-carboxylic acid, DB-229750, CS-0029726, NS00007336, ST51043400, 9-oxo-9,10-dihydroacridine-4-carboxylicacid, 9,10-dihydro-9-oxo-4-acridinecarboxylic acid, EN300-183303, Z1873903872, 4-Carboxyacridone; 9(10H)-Acridone-4-carboxylic acid; Acridone-4-carboxylic acid
Application
4-Carboxy-9-acridanone serves as a key building block for synthesizing acridine derivatives with potential anticancer and antimicrobial activity. Researchers utilize this compound in developing fluorescent markers for biological imaging due to its inherent luminescent properties. The carboxylic acid moiety allows for further functionalization through amide coupling or esterification reactions, making it valuable in materials science for creating novel polymers with optoelectronic applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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