Term Name: chrysophanol
Synonyms: 1,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-9,10-anthracenedione, 1,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone, 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone, 3-methylchrysazin, Chrysophanic acid, chrysophanol, Chrysophansaeure
Definition: A trihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin with a methyl substituent at C-3. It has been isolated from Aloe vera and exhibits antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:3687]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: dihydroxyanthraquinone
has_functional_parent: chrysazin
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antiviral agent plant metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: 2-hydroxychrysophanol chrysophanol 8-O-beta-D-glucoside