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Canthin-6-one

Also known as 6H-Indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridin-6-one, 6H-Indolo(3,2,1-de)(1,5)naphthyridin-6-one, 1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.05,16.010,15]hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one

CAS 479-43-6Formula C14H8N2OMolar mass 220.23 g/mol
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Canthin-6-one chemical structure, C14H8N2O, CAS 479-43-6
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
479-43-6
Formula
C14H8N2O
Molar mass
220.23 g/mol
HS code
293399
Category
Fungicides

What is Canthin-6-one?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Canthin-6-one is an indole alkaloid that is 6H-indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridine substituted by an oxo group at position 6. It has a role as a metabolite and an antimycobacterial drug. It is an organic heterotetracyclic compound, an indole alkaloid and an enone.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.05,16.010,15]hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one
CAS number
479-43-6 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C14H8N2O
UNII
3FK17S759N
MDL number
MFCD07782310
InChIKey
ZERVJPYNQLONEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H8N2O/c17-13-6-5-11-14-10(7-8-15-11)9-3-1-2-4-12(9)16(13)14/h1-8H
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=C4N2C(=O)C=CC4=NC=C3

Synonyms

  • 6H-Indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridin-6-one
  • 6H-Indolo(3,2,1-de)(1,5)naphthyridin-6-one
  • 1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.05,16.010,15]hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one
  • 1,6-diazatetracyclo(7.6.1.05,16.010,15)hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one
  • Indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridin-6-one
  • canthinone
  • 6H-Indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridin-6-one, NSC 103003
  • canthin-3-one
  • canthinone-16-one
  • ACon0_001416
  • 1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.0?,??.0??,??]hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one
  • 1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.0^{5,16.0^{10,15]hexadeca-3,5(16),6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-2-one

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
220.23 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
220.0637 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.44calc.
Topological polar surface area
34.37 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
4calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)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=c1ccc2nccc3c4ccccc4n1c23

O=c1ccc2nccc3c4ccccc4n1c23

4 rings, 17 atoms. This chemical is the scaffold itself.

25 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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Uses and applications

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Pharmacological actions

  • Fungicides, Industrial

Roles

  • antibacterial agent
  • antibacterial drug
  • antiinfective agent
  • antimicrobial agent
  • antimicrobial drug
  • antimycobacterial drug
  • metabolite
  • pharmaceutical

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Canthin-6-one is traded under.

HS 2933.99Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, other

World exports in 2024
$12.1B
−31.0% vs 2023, imports $28.8B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China30.5%
  2. India * partner reported16.3%
  3. Ireland9.0%
Top importers
  1. Slovenia31.7%
  2. Italy24.2%
  3. United States5.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Canthin-6-one 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 Canthin-6-one?

Canthin-6-one is an indole alkaloid that is 6H-indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridine substituted by an oxo group at position 6. It has a role as a metabolite and an antimycobacterial drug. It is an organic heterotetracyclic compound, an indole alkaloid and an enone.

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