Physcion

Synonym: 521-61-9; Physcion; Physcione; Parietin; Rheochrysidin; Emodin 3-methyl ether; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthraquinone; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthracene-9,10-dione; Emodin monomethyl ether; Emodin-3-methyl ether

MDL: MFCD00017374
CAS Number: 521-61-9
Compound CID: 10639

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MSDS

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Properties

Description

Physcion is an anthraquinone isolated from the rhizome of a medicinal Rhubarb.

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₁₂O₅

Source

The rhizome of a medicinal Rhubarb of the Polygonaceae family

Form

Light yellow crystal

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is almost insoluble in water, slightly soluble in cold ethanol, easily soluble in boiling ethanol, soluble in benzene, chloroform, ether, acetone, glacial acetic acid, sodium hydroxide and hot sodium carbonate solution, very slightly soluble in petroleum ether.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

203°C-207°C

Applications

Physcion can be used for antitumor and antifungal activity experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask