The molecule is a phenolate anion that is the conjugate base of emodin, obtained by deprotonation of the phenolic hydroxy group at position 2; major species at pH 7.3 (according to Marvin v 6.2.0.). It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a laxative, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a conjugate base of an emodin.
3,8-dihydroxy-6-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracen-1-olate