l General Information |
Product Name | Chrysin |
General description | Chrysin is a naturally occurring flavone chemically extracted from the blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea). |
Synonym | NSC 407436; 5,7-dihydroxy-2-phenylchromen-4-one |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 480-40-0 |
Formula | C15H10O4 | Molecular Weight | 254.241 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to Yellow or Pale Brown Powder |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥45mg/mL |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Chrysin is a dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent, an antineoplastic agent, an antioxidant, a hepatoprotective agent, an EC 2.7.11.18 (myosin-light-chain kinase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a dihydroxyflavone and a 7-hydroxyflavonol. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
