Sennosides is anthraquinone glycosides found in senna plant, usually referring to the sennosides A and B, with laxative activity. Sennosides act on and irritate the lining of the intestine wall, thereby causing increased intestinal muscle contractions leading to vigorous bowel movement. Its therapeutic use is listed as gastrointestinal agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Sennoside Ca, Colonorm and Glysennid. Its PubChem CID is 5199.
Sennosides
| CAS No | 517-43-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C42H38O20 |
| Molecular Weight | 862.7 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 9-[2-carboxy-4-hydroxy-10-oxo-5-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-9H-anthracen-9-yl]-4-hydroxy-10-oxo-5-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-9H-anthracene-2-carboxylic acid |
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Sennosides is anthraquinone glycosides found in senna plant, usually referring to the sennosides A and B, with laxative activity. Sennosides act on and irritate the lining of the intestine wall, thereby causing increased intestinal muscle contractions leading to vigorous bowel movement.
The listed CAS number is 517-43-1.
The listed molecular formula is C42H38O20.
The listed molecular weight is 862.7 g/mol.
9-[2-carboxy-4-hydroxy-10-oxo-5-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-9H-anthracen-9-yl]-4-hydroxy-10-oxo-5-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-9H-anthracene-2-carboxylic acid.
The source lists Sennoside Ca, Colonorm and Glysennid.