3-O-Methyl quercetin

CAS: 1486-70-0

Ref. 3D-FM25555

Product Information

• Name: 3-O-Methyl quercetin
• Synonyms: 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-3-methoxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one3-Methoxy-3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone3-Methylquercetin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-O-Methyl quercetin is a flavonoid derivative, which is a naturally occurring compound found in various plant sources, particularly in fruits and vegetables. This compound is structurally related to quercetin, a well-known flavonoid, and differs by a methoxy group substitution at the 3-position. The biological activity of 3-O-Methyl quercetin is primarily attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It acts by scavenging free radicals and modulating enzymatic pathways that influence oxidative stress and inflammation.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 316.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O₇
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H12O7/c1-22-16-14(21)13-11(20)5-8(17)6-12(13)23-15(16)7-2-3-9(18)10(19)4-7/h2-6,17-20H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=WEPBGSIAWZTEJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1c(-c2ccc(O)c(O)c2)oc2cc(O)cc(O)c2c1=O