Cascaroside D

CAS: 53861-35-1

Ref. 3D-FC165640

Product Information

• Name: Cascaroside D
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cascaroside D is a naturally occurring anthraquinone glycoside, which is extracted from the bark of cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana). It functions primarily as a stimulant laxative, which acts on the smooth muscle of the colon. The mode of action involves the hydrolysis of cascarosides in the intestines, subsequently activating peristalsis and increasing water and electrolyte secretion in the large intestine.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 564.54 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₇H₃₂O₁₃
• Purity: Min. 95%