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Rhein

Catalog No. R318500 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
rhein
Synonyms
NSC 38629
9,10-Dihydro-4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-2-anthracenecarboxylic acid
Rheic acid
4,5-Dihydroxy-2-anthraquinonecarboxylic Acid
Monorhein
Rhubarb yellow
Chrysazin-3-carboxylic acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 478-43-3

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Yellowish Brown Solid
Melting Point >280°C (dec.)
Solubility DMSO
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Found in the free state and as glucoside in Rheum spp, Polygonaceae (rhubarb) and in Senna leaves.A potential antioxidant resource: endophytic fungi from medicinal plants.

REFERENCES

  • Wanitschke, Pharmacology, 20, Suppl. 1, 21 (1980)
  • Raimondi, L., et al.: Pharmacol. Res. Commun., 14, 103 (1980)
  • Franchi-Micheli, S., et al.: J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 35, 262 (1980)