Cinnabarinic acid
Also known as: Cinnabaric Acid, 2-Amino-3-oxo-3H-phenoxazine-1,9-dicarboxylic acid, 2-amino-3-oxophenoxazine-1,9-dicarboxylic acid, 3H-Phenoxazine-1,9-dicarboxylic acid, 2-amino-3-oxo-
Cinnabarinic acid (CAS 606-59-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C14H8N2O6 and a molecular weight of 300.223 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of >300ºC, a boiling point of 536.8±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 278.4±30.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 606-59-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-1986282-9
- Molecular Formula
- C14H8N2O6
- Molecular Weight
- 300.223 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | >300ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 536.8±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 278.4±30.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 300.038239 |
| PSA | 143.72000 |
| LogP | -0.13 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.780 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | mGluR4 |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. F Fazio, et al. Cinnabarinic acid, an endogenous metabolite of the kynurenine pathway, activates type 4 metabotropic glutamate receptors.Mol Pharmacol. 2012 May;81(5):643-56. [2]. Martina Ulivieri, et al. The Trace Kynurenine, Cinnabarinic Acid, Displays Potent Antipsychotic-Like Activity in Mice and Its Levels Are Reduced in the Prefrontal Cortex of Individuals Affected by Schizophrenia. Schizophr Bull. 2020 Jun 7;sbaa074. [3]. Francesco Fazio, et al. Cinnabarinic acid and xanthurenic acid: Two kynurenine metabolites that interact with metabotropic glutamate receptors. Neuropharmacology. 2017 Jan;112(Pt B):365-372. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cinnabarinic acid?
The CAS number of Cinnabarinic acid is 606-59-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cinnabarinic acid?
Cinnabarinic acid has molecular formula C14H8N2O6 and molecular weight 300.223 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Cinnabarinic acid?
For Cinnabarinic acid, Upstream Products: 3-Hydroxyanthranilic acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-nitrobenzoic acid; Downstream Products: 3-Hydroxyanthranilic acid.
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