xanthone

UK
/ˈzæn.θəʊn/
US
/ˈzæn.θoʊn/

Translations

xanthonenoun
xanthones
pl
UK
/ˈzæn.θəʊn/
US
/ˈzæn.θoʊn/
Xanthone is a compound found in certain plants.
Ксантон - это соединение, обнаруженное в некоторых растениях.
xanthoneadjective
UK
/ˈzænθəʊn/
US
/ˈzænθoʊn/
Used attributively in chemistry to modify another noun (e.g., "xanthone derivatives").

Definitions

xanthonenoun
A yellow crystalline ketone C13H8O2 that is the parent compound of several natural yellow pigments.
Xanthone is often studied for its potential antioxidant properties.
Any compound that contains the xanthone skeleton; a derivative of the parent xanthone ketone.
Several xanthones extracted from mangosteen exhibit strong antioxidant activity.
xanthoneadjective
Relating to or containing xanthone.
The xanthone backbone is common in many natural products.