Quino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-Dione, 5,12-dihydro-2,9-dimethoxy-, abbreviated biscocaurine, is an organic compound. Its chemical formula is C22H16N2O4.
Nature:
Biscocaurine is a yellow to orange solid with an odor of orange blossom. Its melting point is about 196-198 degrees Celsius. It is insoluble in water at normal temperature, but soluble in organic solvents such as ethers and alcohols.
Use:
Biscocaurine can be used in the synthesis of drugs, dyes and ligands and other compounds. Its applications in the pharmaceutical field include as part of an anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic and anti-infective agent.
Preparation Method:
The preparation method of biscocaurine can be carried out through a synthetic route. One common method of preparation is by a cyclization reaction between a symmetric diimidazolone and O-nitroacetophenone. This reaction needs to be carried out at an appropriate temperature and solvent, using an appropriate catalyst and reaction time.