Synonyms: 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone; Chrysophanic acid
CAS Number: 481-74-3
Formula: C15H10O4
Formula Weight: 254.24
Linear Formula: C15H10O4
MDL No.: MFCD00001208
Purity: >=98.0% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 192-196 C
Storage: 2-8C
Beilstein Registry Number: 1252300
EC Number: 207-572-2
UNSPSC Code: 85151701
General description: Chrysophanol is an anthraquinone compound and occurs naturally in Chinese herb Rheum officinale. It shows antimicrobial activity, and is an active component in many crude drugs having purgative properties.
Application: It may be used as reference standard in analyzing bioactive components (hyperin, nobiletin, hesperidin, emodin, chrysophanol, resveratrol, curcumine, and physcion) in Danning tablets using HPLC-UV and HPLC-ESI-MS.
RTECS: CB6725000
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3
R Codes: 36/38
S Codes: 26
IOD Codes: Xi
Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: H315-H319
Precautionary statements: P305 + P351 + P338