7-tetramethoxyflavone

7-tetramethoxyflavone - Names and Identifiers

Name	4',5-Dihydroxy-3',5',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone
Synonyms	5-Dihydroxy-3' 7-tetramethoxyflavone 54'-Dihydroxy-673'5'-tetramethoxyflavone 4',5-Dihydroxy-3',5',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone 5-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diMethoxyphenyl)-6,7-diMethoxy-4H-chroMen-4-one 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-6,7-dimethoxy-
CAS	83133-17-9

7-tetramethoxyflavone - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C19H18O8
Molar Mass	374.34
Melting Point	240-242℃
Appearance	Yellow
Storage Condition	2-8°C

7-tetramethoxyflavone - Introduction

4 ',5-Dihydroxy-3',5 ',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone is a natural flavonoid, also known as 4',5-Dihydroxy-3 ',5',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone. Its chemical structure has two hydroxyl groups (-OH) in the 5 and 4 positions, and four methoxy groups (-OCH3) in place of the 6, 7, 3 and 5 positions.

The properties of the compound are as follows:
-Appearance: White crystalline powder
-Melting point: 167-169 ° C
-Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, chloroform and dimethyl sulfoxide

The application of 4 ',5-Dihydroxy-3',5 ',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Bioactivity: It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-tumor activities, and may have potential effects on the prevention and treatment of certain types of cancer.
2. Cosmetics: used as whitening, anti-aging and anti-wrinkle and other functional cosmetic ingredients.
3. Drug research: as a raw material and synthetic intermediate for drug research, it is used to develop new drug treatment methods.

The method of preparing 4 ',5-Dihydroxy-3',5 ',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone includes two routes: Extraction from natural sources and chemical synthesis:
1. Natural source extraction: can be extracted from some plants, such as Barberry plants (Berberis spp.) and Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) and so on.
2. Chemical synthesis: chemical reactions can be carried out on certain specific raw material compounds, such as esterification of 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenol and diethyl phthalate.

Regarding safety information, there are currently few studies on the toxicity and safety of 4 ',5-Dihydroxy-3',5 ',6,7-tetramethoxyflavone, so caution is required during use. Further toxicological and safety assessments are required for applications in areas such as pharmaceutical research or cosmetics. In the process of use, it is recommended to follow the safety operation procedures, and follow the relevant regulations and laboratory safety instructions.

Last Update：2024-04-10 22:40:09