Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
emodin
CAS # 518-82-1
Categories*
Biogenic compound
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Matsuda H, Shimoda H, Morikawa T, Yoshikawa M. 2001. Phytoestrogens from the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum (Polygonaceae): structure-requirement of hydroxyanthraquinones for estrogenic activity. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 11(14):1839-1842.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.