Dantron

• Catalog No.: Bio-0243
• CAS Number: 117-10-2
• M. F.: C14H8O4
• M. W.: 240.21092

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 1,8-dihydroxy-9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: 1,8-dihydroxy-9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione
• Synonyms: Danthron; Dorbane; Chrysazin; Istizin; Danivac

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 117-10-2

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Laxative
• Biological Source: Occurs in roots of Rheum palmatum, leaves and stems of Xyris semifuscata, tissue culture of Cinchona ledgeriana and leaves of Pyrrhalta luteola
• Mechanism of Action: Direct action on intestinal mucosa
• Mechanism of Action: stimulates myenteric-plexus
• Mechanism of Action: alters electrolyte-secretion
• Mechanism of Action: alters water-secretion

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