FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Chemical: Aloe emodin
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General Information
Name
Aloe emodin
FlyBase ID
FBch0002631
ChEBI Name
Aloe emodin
ChEBI ID
PubChem Name
Aloe emodin
PubChem ID
Chemical Structure
Chemical structure of Aloe emodin
Aloe emodin
InChIKey

YDQWDHRMZQUTBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Definition (ChEBI)

A dihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin carrying a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It has been isolated from plant species of the genus Aloe. ChEBI: Aloe emodin is a dihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin carrying a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It has been isolated from plant species of the genus Aloe. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a dihydroxyanthraquinone and an aromatic primary alcohol. It is functionally related to a chrysazin.

Roles Classification (ChEBI)
Comment
Synonyms and Secondary IDs (13)
Synonyms
1,8-Dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethylanthraquinone
1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dione
3-(Hydroxymethyl)chrysazin
3-Hydroxymethylchrysazin
3-Hydroxymethylchrysazine
481-72-1
Aloe-emodine
PubChem:10207
Secondary FlyBase IDs
    References (3)