Description

Telluroxanthone (CAS NO 72294-67-8) is a specialized organotellurium compound belonging to the xanthone family, distinguished by the incorporation of a tellurium atom into its heterocyclic core structure. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced synthetic intermediate and a key research chemical for exploring novel material properties and reaction pathways. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the fields of organic electronics, coordination chemistry, and pharmaceutical discovery where its distinct electronic characteristics are leveraged.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a precursor or dopant material in the development of novel organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells due to its unique electron-donating/accepting properties.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating novel organotellurium ligands used in transition metal catalysis for challenging chemical transformations.
• Material Science: Investigated for the synthesis of tellurium-containing polymers and advanced functional materials with specific optical or electronic traits.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in scaffold diversification for biological activity screening.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental studies in organometallic chemistry and the exploration of tellurium's role in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Telluroxanthone
CAS No.	72294-67-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈OTe
Molecular Weight	291.81 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Xanthen-9-one, 1-thioxo-; 9H-Xanthen-9-thione, 1-oxo-; Telluraxanthone; Telluroxanthen-9-one; 9-Telluraxanthone; 9H-Telluroxanthen-9-one; 1-Oxo-1-telluraxanthene; Telluroxanthione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Telluroxanthone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We support custom synthesis and purity requirements to meet specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the potential sensitivity of organotellurium compounds, prolonged exposure to air and moisture should be minimized. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.