1,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone

CAS: 476-46-0

Ref. 3D-FT66115

Product Information

• Name: 1,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone
• Synonyms: Catenarin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone is a specialized anthraquinone derivative, which is isolated primarily from certain plant sources, showcasing its botanical origin. This compound belongs to the anthraquinone family, known for their characteristic aromatic structures and hydroxyl functionalities. The mode of action of 1,4,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone primarily involves its potential as a redox-active molecule due to its hydroxy groups. These groups facilitate electron transfer processes, enabling the compound to act as an antioxidant or potentially interfere with biological redox cycles.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 286.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₆
• Purity: Min. 94 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H10O6/c1-5-2-8(17)11-12(13(5)19)14(20)7-3-6(16)4-9(18)10(7)15(11)21/h2-4,16-19H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=VWDXGKUTGQJJHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(O)c2c(c1O)C(=O)c1cc(O)cc(O)c1C2=O