Synonym: 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one dihydrate; 3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavone dihydrate
CAS Number: 6151-25-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H10O7 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight: 338.27
Linear Formula: C15H10O7 · 2H2O
Product Type: Chemical
| API family |
quercetin |
| application(s) |
pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format |
neat |
| grade |
pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI |
1S/C15H10O7.2H2O/c16-7-4-10(19)12-11(5-7)22-15(14(21)13(12)20)6-1-2-8(17)9(18)3-6;;/h1-5,16-19,21H;2*1H2 |
| InChI key |
GMGIWEZSKCNYSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| manufacturer/tradename |
EDQM |
| mp |
>300 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string |
OC(C(O)=C1)=CC=C1C2=C(O)C(C3=C(O)C=C(O)C=C3O2)=O |
| storage temp. |
2-8°C |
| Application: |
Quercetin dihydrate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Quercetin dihydrate is a flavonoid with anticancer activity. Quercetin is a mitochondrial ATPase and phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It Inhibits PI3-kinase activity and slightly inhibits PIP kinase activity. Quercetin has antiproliferative effects on cancer cell lines, reduces cancer cell growth via type II estrogen receptors, and arrests human leukemic T cells in late G1 phase of the cell cycle. |
| General description: |
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: |
Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: |
The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| mp |
>300 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. |
2-8°C |
| Colour Index Number |
75670 |
| UNSPSC |
41116107 |
GHS06