Aloin, mixture of Aloin A and Aloin B

CAS: 1415-73-2

Ref. 3D-MA05054

Product Information

• Name: Aloin, mixture of Aloin A and Aloin B
• Synonyms: 1,8-Dihydroxy-10-(β-D-glucopyranosyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9(10H)-anthracenone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Aloin is a natural bioactive compound, which is a mixture of two diastereomeric compounds: Aloin A and Aloin B. This substance is derived from the latex of the Aloe plant, primarily Aloe vera and Aloe ferox. Aloin functions by irritating the mucosa of the colon, promoting an increase in peristaltic activity. This enhanced colonic movement facilitates bowel movements, making Aloin a potent anthraquinone laxative.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 418.39 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₂₂O₉
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Yellow Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H22O9/c22-6-8-4-10-14(21-20(29)19(28)17(26)13(7-23)30-21)9-2-1-3-11(24)15(9)18(27)16(10)12(25)5-8/h1-5,13-14,17,19-26,28-29H,6-7H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=AFHJQYHRLPMKHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1c2c(O)cccc2C(C2OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C2O)c2cc(CO)cc(O)c21