Rhine (Anthranoid)
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Surname | Rhine (Anthranoid) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular formula | C 15 H 8 O 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Brief description |
orange needles |
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Molar mass | 284.22 g mol −1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Physical state |
firmly |
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Sublimation point |
321 ° C |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . |
Rhine (pronunciation: Rhe-in ) is a chemical compound from the group of anthranoids , which is formed by the polyketide route .
Occurrence
Rhine occurs both free and in the form of β- D - glucosides as well as dimers ( sennosides ) in the roots of Rheum palmatum (medicinal rhubarb) and the meadow sorrel and in Senna alexandrina ( senna leaves).
use
Rhein-1,8-diacetate in particular is used as a laxative and anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of arthritis .