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Tangeretin

Catalog No. S2363 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 481-53-8 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5,6,7,8-tetramethoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
IUPAC Traditional name
tangeretin
Synonyms
Ponkanetin
Tangeritin
Pentamethoxyflavone

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 481-53-8

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Neurological Disease
Biological Activity:
Tangeretin(Tangeritin) is a citrus flavonoids. It has the typical flavonoid structure and contains 5 methoxyl groups. This high level of methoxylation increases the hydrophobic character of tangeretin. It has a very bitter taste. Only recently have scientists studied the biological activity of tangeretin. They found that tangeretin is readily absorbed in tissues and that it has many beneficial properties such lowering of cholesterol, anti-tumor activity and neuroprotective action. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/tangeretin.php