Description / Application
Chrysophanol is 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. It has a role as an antiviral agent, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a chrysazin.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone, Chrysophanol |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.24 |
| MFCD | MFCD00001208 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P280;P280;P302+P352;P305+P351+P338;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362 |