Xanthydrol Explained

Xanthydrol is an organic chemical compound. Its formula is C₁₃H₁₀O₂. Its total molecular weight is 198.221 g/mol. Xanthydrol is used to test the levels of urea in the bloodstream.^[1]

Synthesis

Xanthydrol can be produced by the reduction of xanthone.

See also

• Xanthene
• Xanthone

Notes and References

1. 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1962.tb04191.x. The Estimation of Blood Urea by the Xanthydrol Reaction. Journal of Small Animal Practice. 3. 4. 217–218. 1962. Bowden. R. S. T..