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Rhein, 97%

Product Code. 15477408
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250 mg
1 g
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250mg
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Product Code. 15477408

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar H60902.03

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Description

CAS: 478-43-3 | C15H8O6 | 284.223 g/mol

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in sodium hydroxide. Insoluble in water, dimethylsulfoxide and ethanol.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Heat sensitive.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 478-43-3
Molecular Formula C15H8O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 284.223
MDL Number MFCD00009618
InChI Key FCDLCPWAQCPTKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 10168
ChEBI CHEBI:8825
IUPAC Name 4,5-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid
SMILES C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)O)C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3C2=O)C(=O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 2222155
Solubility Information Soluble in sodium hydroxide. Insoluble in water,dimethylsulfoxide and ethanol.
Formula Weight 284.22
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Rhein

RUO – Research Use Only

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