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Kermesic acid

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Description
Kermesic acid is a natural anthraquinone dye and animal metabolite derived from Kermes ilices insects. It serves as a research tool in studies of natural pigments and has been investigated in vitro for its potential bioactive properties.
CAS Number
18499-92-8
Smiles
O=C (O) C1=C (O) C=C2C (=O) C=3C (O) =C (O) C=C (O) C3C (=O) C2=C1C
Molecular Formula
C16H10O8
Molecular Weight
330.25
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.

Chemical Information

Kermesic Acid

Kermesic acid is a tetrahydroxyanthraquinone that is that is 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone substituted by methyl and carboxy groups at positions 1 and 2 respectively. It is a natural dye isolated from the insect species Kermes ilices. It has a role as a dye and an animal metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid and a tetrahydroxyanthraquinone. It is a conjugate acid of a kermesate.

CAS Number18499-92-8
PubChem CID11727234
IUPAC Name3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular FormulaC16H10O8
Molecular Weight330.24
XLogP3
Topological Polar Surface Area152
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count8
Rotatable Bond Count1
Heavy Atom Count24
Formal Charge0
Complexity574
SMILES
CC1=C2C(=CC(=C1C(=O)O)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=CC(=C3O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H10O8/c1-4-9-5(2-6(17)10(4)16(23)24)13(20)12-11(15(9)22)7(18)3-8(19)14(12)21/h2-3,17-19,21H,1H3,(H,23,24)
InChIKey
CXORMDKZEUMQHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Kermesic Acid
CAS: 18499-92-8
CID: 11727234
Formula: C16H10O8
MW: 330.24
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight330.24
XLogP33
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count8
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass330.03756727
Monoisotopic Mass330.03756727
Topological Polar Surface Area152 Ų
Heavy Atom Count24
Formal Charge0
Complexity574
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes