Lucidin
Agent Name
Lucidin
CAS Number
478-08-0
Formula
C15-H10-O5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)anthraquinone; Anthraquinone, 1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-; Henine; Lucidin (quinone); 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)- (9CI); [ChemIDplus] Madder root; [HSDB]
Category
Plant Toxins
Sources/Uses
A hydroxyanthraquinone component of Rubia tinctorum (madder root) and several other plants; Used in traditional herbal medicines; [IARC]
Comments
Anthraquinone is a toxic component of plants that can cause diarrhea, GI bleeding, kidney injury, dyspnea, and seizures; [Olson, p. 376]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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