Aloe emodin

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Aloe emodin
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9,10-anthracenedione
Identifiers
CAS number	481-72-1
ATC code	?
PubChem	10207
Chemical data
Formula	C15H10O5
Mol. mass	270.24
Physical data
Melt. point	223–224 °C (433–435 °F) Sublimes in CO2 stream
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	Oral

Aloe emodin is an anthraquinone present in aloe. It has a strong stimulant-laxative action.^[1]

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