Aloe-emodin

IUPAC Name: 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₅
Molecular Weight: 270.24 g/mol
SMILES: c12c(C(c3c(cccc3C1=O)O)=O)c(cc(c2)CO)O
InChI: InChI=1/C15H10O5/c16-6-7-4-9-13(11(18)5-7)15(20)12-8(14(9)19)2-1-3-10(12)17/h1-5,16-18H,6H2
EINECS: 207-571-7
Classification Code: Mutation data
Product Categories: Anthraquinones, Hydroquinones and Quinones; Aromatics Compounds; Aromatics; Inhibitors
Melting Point: 223-224 °C
storage temperature: 2-8 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.746 
Molar Refractivity: 68.88 cm³ 
Molar Volume: 169.7 cm³  
Surface Tension: 88.4 dyne/cm 
Density: 1.592 g/cm³ 
Flash Point: 311.9 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 89.8 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 568.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure of Aloe-emodin (CAS NO.481-72-1): 8.9E-14 mmHg at 25 °C

 Aloe-emodin (CAS NO.481-72-1) shows significant inhibitory activity against the P-388 leukemia in mice when administered as a suspension in acetone-Tween 80. It has a specific in vitro and in vivo antineuroectodermal tumor activity.

Hazard Codes: Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS of Aloe-emodin (CAS NO.481-72-1): CB6712200

 Aloe-emodin (CAS NO.481-72-1), its Synonyms are 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9,10-anthracenedione ; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethylanthraquinone ; 3-Hydroxymethylchrysazin ; Emodine ; Rhabarberone ; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)- (9CI) . It is orange solid.