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9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid

Also known as: 2-(9-Oxoacridin-10(9H)-yl)acetic acid, (9,10-Dihydro-9-oxo-10-acridinyl)acetic acid, 10-(Carboxymethyl)-9(10H)-acridone, 10-(Carboxymethyl)-9(10H)acridone, Acridone acetic acid, Cridanimod, MFCD00157050, 9-Oxoacridine-10-acetic acid

9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid (CAS 38609-97-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H11NO3 and a molecular weight of 253.253 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -289ºC (dec.), a boiling point of 486.6±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 248.1±25.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
38609-97-1
Jingsj CID
J-1960238-1
Molecular Formula
C15H11NO3
Molecular Weight
253.253 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-289ºC (dec.)
Boiling Point486.6±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point248.1±25.7 °C
Exact Mass253.073898
PSA59.30000
LogP2.03
Vapor Pressure0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.657

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

TargetPR, IFNα, IFNβ[1]
Additional Information[1]. Xenetic Biosciences Announces FDA Acceptance of Investigational New Drug Application to Initiate Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Virexxa® in Endometrial Cancer. AUGUST 19, 2016 [2]. Matthew J. Carlson, et al. Cridanimod and progestin therapy in hormone-resistant endometrial cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, January 30, 2017.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2933990090
Summary2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid?

The CAS number of 9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid is 38609-97-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid?

9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid has molecular formula C15H11NO3 and molecular weight 253.253 g/mol.

Is 9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid hazardous?

9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid?

For 9-Oxo-10(9H)-acridineacetic acid, Upstream Products: Ethyl bromoacetate, Acridone, N-Phenylanthranilic acid.

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