Cat Number: PIPE-0570

Emodin

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CAS Number

518-82-1

Synonyms

Emodol Frangula emodin Schuttgelb

Description

It is present in the roots and barks of numerous plants (particularly rhubarb and buckthorn), moulds, and lichens. It is an active ingredient of various Chinese herbs. It has a role as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, an antineoplastic agent, a laxative and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an emodin anthrone. It is a conjugate acid of an emodin(1-).

Molecular Weight

270.24

Molecular Formula

C15H10O5

EINECS

208-258-8

SMILES

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

Appearance

orange needles or powder

Storage

Room temperature