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Kaempferol

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CAS Number

520-18-3

Synonyms

Robigenin
Kaempherol
Kempferol

Description

Kaempferol is a tetrahydroxyflavone in which the four hydroxy groups are located at positions 3, 5, 7 and 4'. Acting as an antioxidant by reducing oxidative stress, it is currently under consideration as a possible cancer treatment. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite, a human urinary metabolite, a human blood serum metabolite and a geroprotector. It is a member of flavonols, a 7-hydroxyflavonol and a tetrahydroxyflavone. It is a conjugate acid of a kaempferol oxoanion.

Molecular Weight

286.24

Molecular Formula

C15H10O6

EINECS

208-287-6

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O

Appearance

Yellow needles

Storage

Room temperature