xanthone
Sign in to saveXanthone is an organic compound with the molecular formula C13H8O2. It is a white solid.
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- Xanthone derivatives
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Xanthone is an organic compound with the molecular formula C13H8O2. It is a white solid.
In 1939, xanthone was introduced as an insecticide and it currently finds uses as ovicide for codling moth eggs and as a larvicide. Xanthone is also used in the preparation of xanthydrol, which is used in the determination of urea levels in the blood. It can also be used as a photocatalyst.