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Rhein, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals H6090203
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.
Specifications
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% |
478-43-3 | |
C15H8O6 | |
1 g | |
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 |
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 |
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
RUO – Research Use Only