Aloe emodin

Article number:

7550664

CAS No.:

481-72-1

Formula:

C15H10O5

Synonyms:

1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione;1,8-Dihydroxy 3-hydroxymethylanthraquinone; 3-Hydroxymethylchrysazine; Rhabarberone

Molecular weight:

270,24 g/mol

Plant: Aloe (Aloe vera).

  • Is an anthraquinone and a variety of emodin contained in aloe latex, an exudate from the aloe plant
  • It has a strong stimulant and laxative effect
  • Aloe emodin is not carcinogenic when applied to the skin, although it may increase the carcinogenicity of a certain type of radiation
  • Topical application of aloin-emodin increase the sensitivity of the skin to UV light
  • Aloe-emodin is found in the gel, juice, or leaves of aloe vera, Socotrine aloe, Barbados aloe, and Zanzibar aloe, the bark of Frangula and Cascara sagrada, the leaves of Senna

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Aloe emodin

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