Pharmacological effects: Emodin has inhibitory effect on 26 kinds of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus and Shigella; it has mutation effect in the test of Salmonella TA1535; it has inhibitory effect on the growth of human cervical cancer Hela cells Strong effect; antibacterial, used for laxatives, etc.
English name: Emodin-3-methyl ether
CAS number: 521-61-9
Molecular formula: C16H12O5
Molecular weight: 284.26
It is derived from the root of Rheum palmatum L., a plant of the Polygonaceae family.
Has antibacterial effect. Mainly used as a laxative. Emodin can be used to study antibiotics, antifungal agents, biologically active small molecules and cell biology.
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