Emodin98%90%50%40%
[Synonyms]:Anthraquinone, 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl- (8CI); 1,3,8-Trihydroxy-6-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone; 1,3,8-Trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone; 1,6,8-Trihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone; 3-Methyl-1,6,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone; 4,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone; Archin; Emodin; Emodol; Frangula emodin; Frangulic acid; NSC 408120; NSC 622947; Rheum emodin; Schuttgelb
[Herb source]: Rheum palmatum L,rhe root
[Structural formula]:
[Molecular Formula]: C15H10O5;
[Molecular Weight]: 270.23
[Physics Properties]:orange needle crystal ,melting point 256-257℃.no soluble in the water ,soluble in the ethanol ,slightly aether,chloroform,benzene .
[Pharmacology function]: regarded as a derivative of anthraquinone; so called from a species of rhubarb (Rheum emodei). It is used as a laxative.