- Xantocillin
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Xantocillin 4,4′-[(1Z,3Z)-2,3-diisocyanobuta-1,3-diene-1,4-diyl]diphenolOther namesXanthocillin X, OphthocillinIdentifiers CAS number 580-74-5 PubChem 5378293 ChemSpider 21106491 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - [C-]#[N+]C(=CC1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C(=CC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)[N+]#[C-]
Properties Molecular formula C18H12N2O2 Molar mass 288.3 g mol−1 Appearance Yellow crystals Melting point 200 °C (decomposes)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references 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 1950[1] 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:10.1021/ar00022a001.
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