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chrysophanic acid
C15H10O4 Yellow leaves that melt at 196_C; soluble in ether, chloroform, and hot alcohol; extracted from senna leaves and rhubarb root; used in medicine as a mild laxative.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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