Technical Data

268571
CAS Number
491-71-4
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C16H12O6
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Chrysoeriol
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 4',5,7-Trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavone; 3'-Methoxy-4',5,7-trihydroxyflavone

A methoxyflavonoid that selectively inhibits the formation of a carcinogenic estrogen metabolite in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. A metabolite of Luteolin.

Synonyms
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 4',5,7-Trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavone; 3'-Methoxy-4',5,7-trihydroxyflavone; 3'-Methoxyapigenin; 3'-O-Methylluteolin; 5,7,4'-Trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavone; Chrysoriol; Luteolin 3'-Methyl Ether
CAS No
491-71-4
Molecular Formula
C₁₆H₁₂O₆
Molecular Weight
300.26
Appearance
Yellow to dark yellow solid
Purity
≥90%
Melting Point
>258°C (dec.)
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated and Sonicated)
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C. Hygroscopic, under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Takemura, H. et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 118, 70 (2010); Petroianu, G. et al.: Open Med. Chem. J., 3, 1 (2009); Takemura, H. et al.: Toxicology, 274, 42 (2010)
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