Molecular Weight: 284.22
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)
Melting Point: 321 °C
Purity: > 98 %
Solubility: Less than 1 mg/mL at 63° F
Application: antitumor agent
Synonyms: Monorhein; Rhubarb Yellow; Cassic acid; 4,5-Dihydroxyanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-carboxyanthraquinone; Chrysazin-3-carboxylic acid
DescriptionRhein 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.
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