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Emodin MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Emodin
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.426.559.847.117.380.625.353
D02.806.100.353
D04.615.125.380.625.353
Unique ID
D004642
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004642
Annotation
emodin from aloe goes here not under SCR term aloe emodin
Scope Note
Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially RHAMNUS PURSHIANA. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as a tool in toxicity studies.
Entry Term(s)
Archin
Casanthranol
Frangula Emodin
Frangulic Acid
Peristim
Rheum Emodin
Pharm Action
Cathartics
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
KA46RNI6HN
3SJ3U7J6V2
0
Related Numbers
3SJ3U7J6V2
518-82-1
8024-48-4
CAS Type 1 Name
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-
Public MeSH Note
1991; EMODIN was indexed under ANTHRAQUINONES 1975-1990 and under CATHARTICS 1963-1974; for CASANTHRANOL was indexed under CATHARTICS 1975-1990 and see CASCARA 1991-2019
History Note
1991(1975)
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2023/06/07
Emodin Preferred
Casanthranol Related
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