Cat Number: PIPE-0572

Emodin-3-methyl ether

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CAS Number

521-61-9

Synonyms

Physcion Physcione Parietin Rheochrysidin

Description

It has been widely isolated and characterised from both terrestrial and marine sources. It has a role as an apoptosis inducer, an antineoplastic agent, a hepatoprotective agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antibacterial agent, an antifungal agent and a metabolite. It is functionally related to a 2-methylanthraquinone.

Molecular Weight

284.26

Molecular Formula

C16H12O5

EINECS

208-315-7

SMILES

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

Appearance

Yellow to Dark Yellow to Dark Orange Solid

Storage

Room temperature