Description
1-Hydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone is a natural anthraquinone compound found in several plants.
Synonyms
1-hydroxy-2-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone
IUPAC Name
1-hydroxy-2-methylanthracene-9,10-dione
Molecular Formula
C15H10O3
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H10O3/c1-8-6-7-11-12(13(8)16)15(18)10-5-3-2-4-9(10)14(11)17/h2-7,16H,1H3
InChIKey
CZODYZFOLUNSFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
444.6±34.0°C (Predicted)
Definition
ChEBI: A member of the class of hydroxyanthraquinones that is anthracene-9,10-dione substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and a methyl group at position 2. It has been isolated from the roots of Rubia yunnanensis.
Uses
1-Hydroxy-2-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone can be used to treat osteoporosis and prophylaxis of nervous system disease.