Synonyms
Aloin A
Barbaloin
Barbaloin A
Description
Aloin A is a C-glycosyl compound that is beta-D-glucopyranose in which the anomeric hydroxy group is replaced by a 4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-10-oxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-9-yl moiety (the 9S diastereoisomer). It has a role as a metabolite and a laxative. It is a C-glycosyl compound, a member of anthracenes, a cyclic ketone and a member of phenols.
Molecular Formula
C21H22O9
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2C4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)C=C(C=C3O)CO
Appearance
Light Yellow to Yellow Solid
Boiling Point
752.6±60.0℃ at 760 mmHg
Density, g/cm3
1.647±0.06
Applications
Anti-bacterial/anti-inflammatory