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| IUPAC name | 4,4′-[(1Z,3Z)-2,3-diisocyanobuta-1,3-diene-1,4-diyl]diphenol |
| Other names | Xanthocillin X, Ophthocillin |
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| CAS number | 580-74-5 |
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| Molecular formula | C18H12N2O2 |
| Molar mass | 288.3 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Yellow crystals |
| Melting point |
200 °C (decomposes) |
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Xantocillin (INN), also known as xanthocillin X or ophthocillin, was the first reported natural product found to contain the isocyanide functional group. It was first isolated from Penicillium notatum by Westling in 19501 and subsequently from several other sources.2
References
- ^ R. ROTHE (1950). Pliarnzazie 5: 190.
- ^ Paul J. Scheuer (1992). "Isocyanides and cyanides as natural products". Accounts of Chemical Research 25 (10): 433–439. doi:.
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