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Flavochrome

Also known as 5,8-Epoxy-5,8-dihydro-b,e-carotene, 5,8-Epoxy-5,8-dihydro-beta,epsilon-carotene

CAS 473-05-2Formula C40H56OMolar mass 552.89 g/mol
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Flavochrome chemical structure, C40H56O, CAS 473-05-2
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
473-05-2
Formula
C40H56O
Molar mass
552.89 g/mol
HS code
293299
Category
Screening compounds

What is Flavochrome?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Flavochrome is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C40H56O and a molar mass of 552.89 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 473-05-2. The IUPAC name is 4,4,7a-trimethyl-2-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-6,11,15-trimethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaen-2-yl]-2,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4,4,7a-trimethyl-2-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-6,11,15-trimethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaen-2-yl]-2,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran
CAS number
473-05-2Other or deprecated CAS: 515-06-0
Molecular formula
C40H56O
UNII
MO0US97U17
InChIKey
QWVMSYBGKWZIIE-FZKBJVJCSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C40H56O/c1-30(19-13-20-32(3)24-25-35-33(4)23-15-26-38(35,6)7)17-11-12-18-31(2)21-14-22-34(5)36-29-37-39(8,9)27-16-28-40(37,10)41-36/h11-14,17-25,29,35-36H,15-16,26-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,19-13+,21-14+,25-24+,30-17+,31-18+,32-20+,34-22+
Canonical SMILES
CC(C=CC=C(C)C=CC1C(C)=CCCC1(C)C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C1C=C2C(C)(C)CCCC2(C)O1
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=CCCC(C1/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C2C=C3C(CCCC3(O2)C)(C)C)/C)/C)(C)C

Synonyms

  • 5,8-Epoxy-5,8-dihydro-b,e-carotene
  • 5,8-Epoxy-5,8-dihydro-beta,epsilon-carotene

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
552.89 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
552.4331 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
11.67calc.
Topological polar surface area
9.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
41calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.5calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 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, C(C=CC=CC=CC=CC1C=C2CCCCC2O1)=CC=CC=CC=CC1C=CCCC1

C(C=CC=CC=CC=CC1C=C2CCCCC2O1)=CC=CC=CC=CC1C=CCCC1

3 rings, 31 atoms.

2 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Flavochrome is traded under.

HS 2932.99Indicative HS code

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

World exports in 2024
$3.81B
+10.3% vs 2023, imports $7.05B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.9%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
  3. Germany7.8%
Top importers
  1. United States49.7%
  2. China11.9%
  3. India * partner reported3.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Flavochrome, based on the data on this page

What is Flavochrome?

Flavochrome is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C40H56O and a molar mass of 552.89 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 473-05-2.

What is the CAS number of Flavochrome?

The CAS registry number of Flavochrome is 473-05-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 515-06-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Flavochrome?

The molecular formula of Flavochrome is C40H56O and its molar mass is 552.89 g/mol.

What is Flavochrome used for?

Known uses and roles of Flavochrome include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Flavochrome hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Flavochrome 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 Flavochrome?

Flavochrome is usually classified under HS code 293299 (Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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