Rhein

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Cat Number

PIPE-0485

CAS Number

478-43-3

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Product Detail

CAS Number

478-43-3

EINECS

207-521-4

Storage

Room temperature

Synonyms

Monorhein Rhubarb Yellow Rheic acid

Description

Rhein is an anthraquinone metabolite of rheinanthrone and senna glycoside is present in many medicinal plants including Rheum palmatum, Cassia tora, Polygonum multiflorum, and Aloe barbadensis. It is known to have hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and several other protective effects.

Molecular Formula

C15H8O6

Molecular Weight

284.22

Appearance

yellow needles or yellow-brown powder

Melting Point

321 ℃

Boiling Point

597.00 to 598.00 ℃ at 760.00 mm Hg (est)

Purity

HPLC≥98%