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II- Hetero-Dianthrones:
Sennidin C and Sennidin D (Genin), is formed of rhein anthrones and
aloe-emodin anthrones moieties, condensed through the C-10 atoms.
they are optical isomers.
Their respective glycosides,

 Sennoside C and Sennoside D

They are the 8,8'-diglucosides of these isomeric genins.

 R = CH OH                 R = CH OH
                   2                         2

Sennidin C                Sennidin D

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