Cat Number: PIPE-0680

Diosmetin

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CAS Number

520-34-3

Synonyms

Luteolin 4'-methyl ether
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
4'-Methylluteolin

Description

Diosmetin is an O-methylated flavone and the aglycone part of the flavonoid glycosides diosmin that occurs naturally in citrus fruits. Pharmacologically, diosmetin is reported to exhibit anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, oestrogenic and anti-inflamatory activities. It also acts as a weak TrkB receptor agonist.

Molecular Weight

300.26

Molecular Formula

C16H12O6

EINECS

208-291-8

SMILES

COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O

Appearance

Pale Yellow to Yellow Solid

Storage

Room temperature