Hypericin

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.08.2024

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Synonym(s)

Hexahydroxy-dimethylnaphthodianthrone; Hypericum Red

Definition
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Red dye of St. John's wort(Hypericum perforatum) from the anthraquinone group:

Soluble in chloroform with deep red color and fluorescence. Hypericin is a strongly photosensitizing substance (see photosensitizers below).