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emodin

Term ID
CHEBI:42223
Synonyms
  • 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-9,10-anthracenedione
  • 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone
  • 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methylanthra-9,10-quinone
  • 3-METHYL-1,6,8-TRIHYDROXYANTHRAQUINONE
  • Emodin
  • Schuttgelb
Definition
A trihydroxyanthraquinone that is 9,10-anthraquinone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, and 8 and by a methyl group at position 6. It is present in the roots and barks of numerous plants (particularly rhubarb and buckthorn), moulds, and lichens. It is an active ingredient of various Chinese herbs.
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from emodin
Phenotype where environments contain emodin
Phenotype modified by environments containing emodin
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