Aloe emodin

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Aloe emodin
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9,10-anthracenedione
Identifiers
CAS number 481-72-1
ATC code  ?
PubChem 10207
Chemical data
Formula C15H10O5 
Mol. mass 270.24
Physical data
Melt. point 223–224 °C (433–435 °F) Sublimes in CO2 stream
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism  ?
Half life  ?
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes Oral

Aloe emodin is an anthraquinone present in aloe. It has a strong stimulant-laxative action.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Merck Index, 12th Edition. 313.