Emodin

• Catalog No.: S2295
• CAS Number: 518-82-1
• M. F.: C15H10O5
• M. W.: 270.2369
• Storage: -20°C

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: emodin

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 518-82-1

PROPERTIES

• Salt Data: Free Base
• Storage Condition: -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)

Research Area: Inflammation
Biological Activity:
Emodin is a purgative resin, 6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, from rhubarb, the buckthorn and Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica). It belongs to a family of compounds called anthraquinones, which have shown anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. [1][2]

REFERENCES

• http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary/?CdrID=330167