Product name： Rhein
CAS： 478-43-3
MF： C15H8O6
MW： 284.22
EINECS： 207-521-4
Appearance： yellow to orange powder
Specification
| item | value |
| Melting point | ≥300 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 346.72°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.3269 (rough estimate) |
| Packing | 25Kg/Drum
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Application
Rhein is used to inhibit growth factor beta-1 induced plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in endothelial cells. It acts as an antibacterial agent against Staphylococcus aureus. It is also used as a laxative. Further, it is employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Storage
2-8°C
