2,5-Dihydroxy-3-undecyl-p-benzoquinone; 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-undecyl-1,4-benzoquinone; Embelic acid; Emberine; NSC 91874; 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-undecyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione;

Embelin is a natural benzoquinone found in plants of the Myrsinaceae family. Embelin has a wide range of biological activity as it inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and parasites. Embelin also displays contraceptive and pro-apoptotic properties.