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Purpurin(CAT: R039691) (1,2,4-trihydroxyanthraquinone) is a natural anthraquinone derivative primarily isolated from the roots of Rubia tinctorum (madder plant). Traditionally used as a natural dye, purpurin has gained significant attention in biomedical and material science research due to its diverse bioactivities. It exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, with reported effects on oxidative stress pathways and cell signaling. Purpurin also shows potential in neuroprotection and has been studied for its interactions with DNA and proteins. Beyond pharmacology, purpurin’s photophysical properties make it useful in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and nanomaterials research, bridging natural product chemistry with applied sciences.
| CAS Number | 81-54-9 |
| Synonyms | 1,2,4-trihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione |
| Molecular Formula | C14H8O5 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| IUPAC Name | 1,2,4-trihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H8O5/c15-8-5-9(16)14(19)11-10(8)12(17)6-3-1-2-4-7(6)13(11)18/h1-5,15-16,19H |
| InChIKey | BBNQQADTFFCFGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C=C3O)O)O |
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