Phloretin
SIAL/91897 - analytical standard
Synonym: β-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2,4,6-trihydroxypropiophenone; 2′,4′,6′-Trihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propiophenone; 3-
CAS Number: 60-82-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H14O5
Molecular Weight: 274.27
EC Number: 200-488-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002288
Linear Formula: C15H14O5
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥98.5% (HPLC) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
impurities | ≤8.0% water |
InChI | 1S/C15H14O5/c16-10-4-1-9( |
InChI key | VGEREEWJJVICBM-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | ~260 °C |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | Oc1ccc(CCC(=O)c2c(O)cc(O) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Phloretin may be used as an internal standard for the determination of sterols and diterpenoids in brown algae using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Reacts with vic-dicarbonyl compounds such as glyoxal and methylglyoxal, preventing cytotoxic conjugation with biological macromolecules. |
General description: | Major polyphenol found in apple; aglycone of phloridzin. |
General description: | Phloretin is a dihydrochalcone flavonoid with antioxidant activity usually found in apples and apple-derived products. It is extensively used for peroxynitrite scavenging and the inhibition of lipid peroxidation. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98.5% (HPLC) |
mp | ~260 °C |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |