Emodin
extract
natural product
Emodin
Synonyms: Frangula emodin, Rheum emodin, Frangulic acid
Botanical Name: Rheum palmatum L.
Appearance:Orange yellow needle crystalline.
CAS Registry number: 518-82-1
Molecular Formula: C15H10O5
Molecular Weight: 270.23
Specification:50%,98% by HPLC
Brief Introduction:
Emodin, an anthraquinone derivative,is isolated from the rhizomes of Rheum palmatum.It is an orange crystalline compound,can be used as a laxative.
Some research also shows that emodin has anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects.