Alizarin (1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone) is a red dye wilth mild antibacterial activity. Alizarin has been found to inhibit biofilm formation by three
Staphylococcus aureus strains and a S
taphylococcus epidermidis strain.
CAS Number
72-48-0
Molecular Formula
C14H8O4
Molecular Weight
240.21
Mechanism of Action
Alizarin has moderate antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Salmonella enterica.