Chrysophanic acid

CAS: 481-74-3

Ref. 3D-FC20424

Product Information

• Name: Chrysophanic acid
• Synonyms: 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-9,10-anthracenedione1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone3-Methylchrysazin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Chrysophanic acid is a naturally occurring anthraquinone compound, which is typically extracted from plants such as rhubarb and senna. It is commonly found in species within the Polygonaceae family. This compound functions primarily through mechanisms that involve modulating cellular pathways, possessing anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and potential anticancer properties.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 254.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H10O4/c1-7-5-9-13(11(17)6-7)15(19)12-8(14(9)18)3-2-4-10(12)16/h2-6,16-17H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=LQGUBLBATBMXHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(O)c2c(c1)C(=O)c1cccc(O)c1C2=O