emodin
English
Structure diagram of emodin
Etymology
From Rheum emodi ("Himalayan rhubarb) (possibly = Rheum australe) + -in.
Noun
emodin (countable and uncountable, plural emodins)
- (organic chemistry) A purgative resin, 6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, obtained from some rhubarbs and other plants.
Hypernyms
Derived terms
- dihydroemodin
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