Rheoemodin [CAS 52940-12-2]

Rheoemodin is an anthraquinone and antibacterial agent. Rheoemodin can be isolated from Cordyceps morakotii BCC 56811. Rheoemodin exhibits antibacterial activity against Acinetobacter baumannii (MIC: 12.5 μg/mL) . Rheoemodin also exhibits weak to moderate antimycobacterial and antifungal activity. Rheoemodin also exhibits anticancer activity against breast cancer and small cell lung cancer[1].

[52940-12-2]

C14H8O6

272.21

O=C(C1=C2C(O)=CC(O)=C1)C3=CC(O)=CC(O)=C3C2=O

Bacterial

Room temperature