• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

LKT Labs

Biochemicals for Life Science Research

  • Products
    • New Products
    • Cancer Biology
    • Cardiovascular
    • Endocrine Signaling and Immunology
    • Metabolic and GI Pathology
    • Microbiology
    • Natural Products
    • Neuroscience
    • Peptides
    • Pharmaceutical Impurities and Derivatives
    • Stem Cell Modulators
  • Services
    • Custom Synthesis
    • Natural Product Isolation
    • Analytical Services
  • Int’l Distributors
  • Support
    • About LKT Labs
    • General Inquiry
    • Bulk Quote Request
    • Document Request
    • Technical Support
    • Catalog Request
    • Product Flyers
  • Contact Us
  • Cart
  • Login / Register
Physcion

Physcion

Product ID P2995
Cas No. 521-61-9
Purity ≥96%
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
10 mg $189.00 In stock
25 mg $310.00 In stock
100 mg $775.00 In stock
Bulk Quote

Quicklinks

  • Description
  • Product Info
  • Shipping and Storage
  • Downloads
  • References
  • Description
  • Product Info
  • Shipping and Storage
  • Downloads
  • References
  • Custom Order

Description

Physcion is an anthraquinone originally found in several plant sources, including Microsporum, Psorospermum, Rhamnus, and Rheum. Physcion exhibits anticancer, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory activities. In cervical carcinoma cells, physcion induces apoptosis by downregulating expression of Bcl-2 and upregulating expression of Bax and activation of caspase 3. Physcion also exhibits antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and Escherichia, as well as antifungal activity against Candida and Aspergillus. In animal models, physcion inhibits iNOS expression and decreases edema volume.

Product Info

Cas No.

521-61-9

Purity

≥96%

Formula

C16H12O5

Formula Wt.

284.26

Chemical Name

1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthraquinone

IUPAC Name

1,8-dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthracene-9,10-dione

Synonym

Parietin, Physcione, Rheochrysidin.

Melting Point

203-207C

Solubility

Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in cold alcohol, soluble in boiling alcohol, soluble in benzene, chloroform, ether, acetone, acetic acid, sodium hydroxide and hot sodium carbonate solution, and very slightly soluble in petroleum ether.

Appearance

Yellow powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

4°C

Ship Temp

ambient

Downloads

MSDS

P2995 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

P2995 Info Sheet PDF

References

Wijesekara I, Zhang C, Van Ta Q, et al. Physcion from marine-derived fungus Microsporum sp. induces apoptosis in human cervical carcinoma HeLa cells. Microbiol Res. 2014 Apr;169(4):255-61. PMID: 24071573.

Locatelli M, Epifano F, Genovese S, et al. Anthraquinone profile, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of bark extracts of Rhamnus catharticus and R. orbiculatus. Nat Prod Commun. 2011 Sep;6(9):1275-80. PMID: 21941897.

Ghosh S, Das Sarma M, Patra A, et al. Anti-inflammatory and anticancer compounds isolated from Ventilago madraspatana Gaertn., Rubia cordifolia Linn. and Lantana camara Linn. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2010 Sep;62(9):1158-66. PMID: 20796195.

Custom Order

  • Size of single unit expressed as number (e.g. '500' in the case of 500 mg)
  • Total quantity of unit size desired (e.g. '10' in the case of 10 x 500 mg). If only one unit is desired, you may leave this blank.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Related Products

  • V0352

    Vandetanib

    RET, EGFR, VEGFR2 inhibitor.

    ≥98%
  • T6811

    Tranexamic Acid

    Plasminogen inhibitor.

    ≥98%
  • O9497

    Oxytocin

    Endogenous neuropeptide hormone, involved in so...

    ≥95%
  • M185777

    4-(Methylsulfinyl) butylamine

    ≥99%
  • E6232

    (−)-Epicatechin Gallate

    Flavanol originally found in Camilla (green tea...

    ≥98%
  • T0205

    3”,4”-Dehydropaclitaxel C

    Semi-synthetic taxane.

    ≥95%
  • C0033

    Cafestol Stearate

    Diterpene found in brewed, unfiltered coffee; F...

    ≥98%
  • R3586

    Rivastigmine Tartrate

    AChE and BChE inhibitor.

    ≥99%
  • H9801

    Hyaluronic Acid Sodium (~1,000,000)

    Endogenous anionic non-sulfated glycosaminoglyc...

  • A0101

    4-bromo-A23187

    Non-fluorescent halogenated A23187 analog, Ca2+...

    ≥98%
  • V3325

    Virginiamycin M1

    Macrolide antibiotic; peptidyl transferase inhi...

    ≥97%
  • E4418

    β-Elemene

    Sesquiterpene found in various plant sources. <...

    ≥98%
  • T2668

    TGR5 Receptor Agonist

    TGR5 agonist.

    ≥99%
  • B560000

    RAD51 inhibitor, B02

    RAD51 inhibitor.

    ≥98%
  • P2819

    6-Phenylhexa-3,5-dien-2-one

    Minor kavalactone originally found in Piper met...

    ≥96%
  • J974440

    JZL184

    MAGL inhibitor.

    ≥98%
  • A9662

    AZ-628

    B-Raf and c-Raf inhibitor.

    ≥96%
  • L5658

    Lonidamine

    Hexokinase inhibitor, aerobic glycolysis inhibi...

    ≥98%
  • M9634

    Myriocin

    Atypical amino acid found in Isaria sinclairi, ...

    ≥99%, TLC
  • C4758

    Closantel Sodium

    Protonophore; chitinase OvCHT1 inhibitor.

    ≥98%

Footer

  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Site Map
  • Terms and Conditions
LKT Laboratories, Inc.
545 Phalen Blvd.
St. Paul MN, 55130

Ph: (888)-558-5227
Fax: (888)-558-7329

©2026 LKT Laboratories, All Rights Reserved - Products for research use only