Synonyms
4',7-Dihydroxyflavanone
(S)-7-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chroman-4-one
(2S)-liquiritigenin
Description
Liquiritigenin is a dihydroxyflavanone compound having the two hydroxy substituents at the 4'- and 7-positions. Isolated from the root of Glycyrrhizae uralensis, it is a selective agonist for oestrogen receptor beta. It has a role as a hormone agonist and a plant metabolite.
Molecular Formula
C15H12O4
SMILES
C1C(OC2=C(C1=O)C=CC(=C2)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O
Boiling Point
529.5±50.0℃ at 760 mmHg
Density, g/cm3
1.386±0.06