| Identification | |
| Name: | Aloe-emodin |
| Synonyms: | Anthraquinone,1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)- (6CI,7CI,8CI);1,8-Dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethylanthraquinone;3-Hydroxymethylchrysazin;3-Hydroxymethylchrysazine;Aloe emodin;Aloe-emodol;9,10-Anthracenedione,1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-;Rhabarberone;Aloeemodin;Aloe-emodine; |
| CAS: | 481-72-1 |
| EINECS: | 207-571-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C15H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 270.24 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C15H10O5/c16-6-7-4-9-13(11(18)5-7)15(20)12-8(14(9)19)2-1-3-10(12)17/h1-5,16-18H,6H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 223 - 224 oC |
| Flash Point: | 311.9 oC |
| Boiling Point: | 568.8 oC at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 1.592 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| Refractive index: | 1.746 |
| Appearance: | orange solid |
| Specification: |
?Aloe-emodin (CAS NO.481-72-1), its Synonyms are 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9,10-anthracenedione ; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethylanthraquinone ; 3-Hydroxymethylchrysazin ; Emodine ; Rhabarberone ; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)- (9CI) . It is orange solid. |
| Flash Point: | 311.9 oC |
| Usage: | Shows significant inhibitory activity against the P-388 leukemia in mice when administered as a suspension in acetone-Tween 80. Has a specific in vitro and in vivo antineuroectodermal tumor activity. Cathartic. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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