Description
Rhein is an anthraquinone compound enriched in the fresh rhizome of Rheum coreanum Nakai, showing anti-inflammation and antitumor activities. Rhein is the best raw material for formulating health products. It can reduce fat and lose weight, lax detoxification, clean the internal environment, prevent gastric cancer, and delay aging.
Synonyms
Monorhein; Rhubarb Yellow; Cassic acid; 4,5-Dihydroxyanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-carboxyanthraquinone; Chrysazin-3-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Name
4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H8O6
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3C2=O)C(=O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H8O6/c16-9-3-1-2-7-11(9)14(19)12-8(13(7)18)4-6(15(20)21)5-10(12)17/h1-5,16-17H,(H,20,21)
InChIKey
FCDLCPWAQCPTKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
597.00 to 598.00 °C at 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Solubility
Less than 1 mg/mL at 63° F
Appearance
Yellow needles (from methanol) or yellow-brown powder
Application
antitumor agent