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Rhein, 97%
CAS: 478-43-3 | C15H8O6 | 284.223 g/mol
$335.41 - $803.22
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 478-43-3 |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H8O6 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 284.223 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009618 |
| InChI Key | FCDLCPWAQCPTKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Synonym | rhein, monorhein, rheic acid, rhubarb yellow, cassic acid, chrysazin-3-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydroxyanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid, rheinic acid, 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone-3-carboxylic acid |
| PubChem CID | 10168 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:8825 |
| IUPAC Name | 4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid |
| SMILES | C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3C2=O)C(=O)O)O |
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AAH60902MD
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
H60902MD |
250 mg |
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AAH6090203
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
H6090203 |
1 g |
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Description
Rhein is used to inhibit growth factor beta-1 induced plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in endothelial cells. It acts as an antibacterial agent against Staphylococcus aureus. It is also used as a laxative. Further, it is employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsRhein is used to inhibit growth factor beta-1 induced plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in endothelial cells. It acts as an antibacterial agent against Staphylococcus aureus. It is also used as a laxative. Further, it is employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Solubility
Soluble in sodium hydroxide. Insoluble in water, dimethylsulfoxide and ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Heat sensitive.
Chemical Identifiers
| 478-43-3 | |
| 284.223 | |
| FCDLCPWAQCPTKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 10168 | |
| 4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid |
| C15H8O6 | |
| MFCD00009618 | |
| rhein, monorhein, rheic acid, rhubarb yellow, cassic acid, chrysazin-3-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydroxyanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid, rheinic acid, 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone-3-carboxylic acid | |
| CHEBI:8825 | |
| C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3C2=O)C(=O)O)O |
Specifications
| 478-43-3 | |
| C15H8O6 | |
| 250 mg | |
| rhein, monorhein, rheic acid, rhubarb yellow, cassic acid, chrysazin-3-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydroxyanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid, rheinic acid, 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone-3-carboxylic acid | |
| FCDLCPWAQCPTKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid | |
| 10168 | |
| 284.22 | |
| Rhein |
| >300°C | |
| MFCD00009618 | |
| 2222155 | |
| Soluble in sodium hydroxide. Insoluble in water,dimethylsulfoxide and ethanol. | |
| C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3C2=O)C(=O)O)O | |
| 284.223 | |
| CHEBI:8825 | |
| 98% |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
EINECSNumber : 207-521-4
RTECSNumber : CA9516000
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Keep cold
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