| Bioactivity | 2-Hydroxyemodin is an active metabolite of emodin in the hepatic microsomes. Emodin is an anthraquinone present in fungal metabolites and constituent of rhubarb. 2-Hydroxyemodin proves to be mutagenic to Salmonella typhimurium TA1537 in the absence of activation system[1]. |
| Name | 2-Hydroxyemodin |
| CAS | 641-90-7 |
| Formula | C15H10O6 |
| Molar Mass | 286.24 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |