| IUPAC name | 1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione |
| canonical smiles | C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C=C(C=C3O)CO |
| inchi | InChI=1S/C15H10O5/c16-6-7-4-9-13(11(18)5-7)15(20)12-8(14(9)19)2-1-3-10(12)17/h1-5,16-18H,6H2 |
| inchi key | YDQWDHRMZQUTBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| molecular formula | C15H10O5 |
| synonyms | Aloe-emodinAloe emodin481-72-1AloeemodinAloe-emodine |
| Compound Description | Aloe emodin is a dihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin carrying a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It has been isolated from plant species of the genus Aloe. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a dihydroxyanthraquinone and an aromatic primary alcohol. It is functionally related to a chrysazin.Aloe-emodin is a natural product found in Rheum likiangense, Rheum franzenbachii, and other organisms with data available.See also: Frangula purshiana Bark . |
