Cat Number: PIPE-0571

Chrysophanic acid

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CAS Number

481-74-3

Synonyms

Chrysophanol
3-Methylchrysazin
1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone

Description

Chrysophanol is a trihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin with a methyl substituent at C-3. It has been isolated from Aloe vera and exhibits antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. It has a role as an antiviral agent, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a chrysazin.

Molecular Weight

254.24

Molecular Formula

C15H10O4

EINECS

207-572-2

SMILES

CC1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C=CC=C3O

Appearance

golden yellow plates or brown powder

Storage

Room temperature