Description

IUPAC Name: 1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione

InChI: InChI=1S/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

InChIKey: YDQWDHRMZQUTBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Canonical SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C=C(C=C3O)CO

Isomeric SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C=C(C=C3O)CO

Synonyms: Aloe-emodin; Aloe emodin; 481-72-1; Aloeemodin; Aloe-emodine; Rhabarberone; 1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione; 3-Hydroxymethylchrysazine; …

Botanical Source: Aloe

Product Overview

BIORLAB presents high-purity Aloe Emodin, a natural anthraquinone with significant applications in cancer research, anti-inflammatory studies, and antimicrobial investigations.

Technical Specifications

• Chemical Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₅
• Molecular Weight: 270.24 g/mol
• Source: Aloe vera and other plants
• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Storage: -20°C, protected from light

Key Research Applications

Primary Research Areas

1. Cancer Research

   • Anti-proliferative studies
   • Apoptosis induction
   • Cell cycle regulation
   • Metastasis inhibition

2. Therapeutic Studies

   • Anti-inflammatory effects
   • Antimicrobial activity
   • Antiviral properties
   • Wound healing

Research Significance

Biological Activities

1. Cancer Effects

   • p53 pathway modulation
   • Cell cycle arrest
   • ROS generation
   • Autophagy induction

2. Additional Properties

   • Anti-inflammatory action
   • Antimicrobial effects
   • Antioxidant activity
   • Immune modulation

Mechanism Studies

Molecular Targets

1. Cell Signaling

   • MAPK pathway
   • PI3K/Akt pathway
   • NF-κB signaling
   • Apoptotic cascades

2. Cellular Effects

   • DNA damage response
   • Mitochondrial function
   • Protein expression
   • Gene regulation

Storage & Handling

• Store at -20°C
• Protect from light
• Available in research quantities
• Stability data provided

Quality Assurance

• Full spectroscopic characterization
• Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis
• Batch-specific HPLC profiles
• Research-grade documentation

For detailed technical information, bulk quantities, or custom requirements, contact BIORLAB’s scientific team.

Note: This product is intended for laboratory research purposes only.