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16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone

Also known as Dihydroxydibenzanthrone, Dihydroxyviolanthron, 16,17-Dihydroxydibenzanthrone

CAS 128-59-6Formula C34H16O4Molar mass 488.50 g/molEC 204-897-1
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16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone chemical structure, C34H16O4, CAS 128-59-6
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All properties
CAS number
128-59-6
Formula
C34H16O4
Molar mass
488.50 g/mol
EC number
204-897-1
HS code
291450
Category
Screening compounds

What is 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C34H16O4 and a molar mass of 488.50 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 128-59-6. The IUPAC name is 30,34-dihydroxynonacyclo[18.10.2.22,5.03,16.04,13.06,11.017,31.022,27.028,32]tetratriaconta-1(30),2(34),3(16),4(13),5(33),6,8,10,14,17(31),18,20(32),22,24,26,28-hexadecaene-12,21-dione.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
30,34-dihydroxynonacyclo[18.10.2.22,5.03,16.04,13.06,11.017,31.022,27.028,32]tetratriaconta-1(30),2(34),3(16),4(13),5(33),6,8,10,14,17(31),18,20(32),22,24,26,28-hexadecaene-12,21-dione
CAS number
128-59-6 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
204-897-1
Molecular formula
C34H16O4
UNII
GA294C8LU4
MDL number
MFCD00034580
InChIKey
MGYICCKROPVHMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C34H16O4/c35-25-13-23-15-5-1-3-7-19(15)33(37)21-11-9-17-18-10-12-22-28-24(16-6-2-4-8-20(16)34(22)38)14-26(36)32(30(18)28)31(25)29(17)27(21)23/h1-14,35-36H
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=CC(=C4C5=C(C=CC(=C35)C2=O)C6=C7C4=C(C=C8C7=C(C=C6)C(=O)C9=CC=CC=C98)O)O

Synonyms

  • Dihydroxydibenzanthrone
  • Dihydroxyviolanthron
  • 16,17-Dihydroxydibenzanthrone
  • Violanthrone, dihydroxy-
  • 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrene-5,10-dione
  • Violanthrone, 16,17-dihydroxy-
  • Anthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-
  • Dihydro-dinaphthol(1,2,3-cd:3',2',1'-im)perylene-5,10-dione
  • Anthra(9,1,2-cde)benzo(rst)pentaphene-5,10-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-
  • Dinaphtho(1,2,3-cd:3',2',1'-lm)perylene-5,10-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-
  • Violanthrone, 16,17-dihydroxy-(8CI)
  • 16,17-Dihydroxyanthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione
  • 16,17-Dihydroxyanthra[9,1,2-cde]-benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione
  • Dinaphtho(1,3-cd:3',2',1'-lm)perylene-5,10-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-
  • Dinaphtho[1,3-cd:3',2',1'-lm]perylene-5,10-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-
  • Violanthrone,17-dihydroxy-
  • 1617-Dihydroxyanthra[912-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-510-dione

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
488.50 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
488.1049 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
7.57calc.
Topological polar surface area
74.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
38calc.
Rings
9calc.
Aromatic rings
7calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1c2ccccc2-c2ccc3c4ccc5c6c(ccc(c7ccc1c2c73)c64)C(=O)c1ccccc1-5

O=C1c2ccccc2-c2ccc3c4ccc5c6c(ccc(c7ccc1c2c73)c64)C(=O)c1ccccc1-5

9 rings, 36 atoms, the Anthra(9,1,2-cde)benzo(rst)pentaphene-5,10-dione ring system.

22 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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United States

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    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is traded under.

HS 2914.50Indicative HS code

Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function

World exports in 2024
$438M
+10.9% vs 2023, imports $420M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China50.5%
  2. India * partner reported11.6%
  3. United States11.3%
Top importers
  1. United States20.8%
  2. Germany10.0%
  3. Netherlands8.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone?

16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C34H16O4 and a molar mass of 488.50 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 128-59-6.

What is the CAS number of 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone?

The CAS registry number of 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is 128-59-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone?

The molecular formula of 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is C34H16O4 and its molar mass is 488.50 g/mol.

What is 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone used for?

Known uses and roles of 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone?

16,17-Dihydroxyviolanthrone is usually classified under HS code 291450 (Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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