Emodin

Synonyms

9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-

Archin

Emodin, Frangula

Emodin, Rheum

Frangula Emodin

Frangulic Acid

Rheum Emodin

Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially Rhamnus frangula. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as tool in toxicity studies.