Luteolin

• Catalog No.: L475000
• CAS Number: 491-70-3
• M. F.: C15H10O6
• M. W.: 286.2363
• Storage: Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: luteolin
• Synonyms: Cyanidenon 1470; Digitoflavone; Weld lake; Luteoline; 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; Luteolol; 3',4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavone; Flacitran; Salifazide; Yama Kariyasu; Cyanidenon; 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4H-benzopyran-4-one

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 491-70-3

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Yellow Needles
• Melting Point: >220°C (dec.)
• Solubility: Hot Ethanol
• Storage Condition: Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)

Hydroxylated flavone derivative with strong anti-oxidant and radical scavenging properties. Suggested to play a role in cancer prevention.

REFERENCES

• Shimoi, L., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 15, 2669 (1994)
• Bors, W., et al.: Meth. Enzymol., 234, 420 (1994)Merck Index 12th ed. 5641