Properties
Description
Xanthone, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an organic compound. The molecular weight of the compound is 196.2, and its molecular formula is C13H8O2.
Molecular Formula
C13H8O2
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO (warmed): 38 mg/mL (193.67 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol (warmed): 1 mg/mL (5.09 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Xanthone can be used for its inhibitory effects on pro-inflammatory enzymes such as COX and lipoxygenases, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
