Description
Naringenin is the predominant flavanone in grapefruit; displays strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
MolecularFormula
C15H12O5
SMILEs
C1C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O
Solubility
Soluble in ether, methanol, ethanol, and DMSO. Insoluble in water.
MeltingPoint
247-250 ℃(lit.)
BoilingPoint
577.5±50.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg
IC50
Cytotoxicity : IC50 = 36.75 µM (Human HCT116 cells )
VapourPressure
0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25℃
PreparationUse
It is an antioxidant, free radical scavenger, anti-inflammatory, promoter of carbohydrate metabolism and modulator of the immune system.