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Rhein

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CAS Number

478-43-3

Synonyms

Monorhein
Rhubarb Yellow
Rheic acid

Description

Rhein is an anthraquinone metabolite of rheinanthrone and senna glycoside is present in many medicinal plants including Rheum palmatum, Cassia tora, Polygonum multiflorum, and Aloe barbadensis. It is known to have hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and several other protective effects.

Molecular Weight

284.22

Molecular Formula

C15H8O6

EINECS

207-521-4

SMILES

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

Appearance

yellow needles or yellow-brown powder

Storage

Room temperature