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229075

Sigma-Aldrich

1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone

98%

Synonym(s):

3-Methylchrysazin, Chrysophanic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H10O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
254.24
Beilstein:
1252300
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.85

Quality Level

Assay

98%

form

crystalline

color

yellow-orange

solubility

chloroform: 1%

antibiotic activity spectrum

neoplastics
viruses

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

SMILES string

Cc1cc(O)c2C(=O)c3c(O)cccc3C(=O)c2c1

InChI

1S/C15H10O4/c1-7-5-9-13(11(17)6-7)15(19)12-8(14(9)18)3-2-4-10(12)16/h2-6,16-17H,1H3

InChI key

LQGUBLBATBMXHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ELA2(1991)

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Application

Chrysophanic acid, a natural anthraquinone, is used to study anticancer activity in EGFR-overexpressing SNU-C5 human colon cancer cells . It is also used to study the inhibition of replication of poliovirus types 2 and 3 (Picornaviridae) in vitro .

Biochem/physiol Actions

Anticancer activity for chrysophanic acid is via the EGFR/mTOR mediated signaling transduction pathway . Chrysophanic acid has two hydrophobic positions on the molecule (C-6 and the methyl group attached to C-3) which are responsible for the compound′s activity against poliovirus .

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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