Liquiritin
SIGMA/L8045 - from Glycyrrhizae root (licorice root), ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: 4′,7-Dihydroxyflavanone 4′-glucoside; Liquiritoside
CAS Number: 551-15-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H22O9
Molecular Weight: 418.39
MDL Number: MFCD00210526
Linear Formula: C21H22O9
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | metabolomics vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products |
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| biological source | Glycyrrhizae root (licorice root) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C21H22O9/c22-9-17-18(2 |
| InChI key | DEMKZLAVQYISIA-ZRWXNEIDSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O=C1C2=CC=C(O)C=C2O[C@H]( |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Liquiritin has been used to analyze the extract of Glycyrrhiza uralensis and examine its components for anti-Hepatitis C virus activity. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Liquiritin has been attributed to show antidepressant-like and antioxidant activity. It causes apoptosis in cell lines having gastric cancer and promyelocytic leukemia. Liquiritin also demonstrates neurotrophic effects and hence has been considered as a potential contender for the management of different neurodegenerative diseases. It shows an anti-inflammatory property with protection to the liver against oxidative damage. It has depigmenting ability and is a potential medicine for melasma. |
| General description: | Liquiritin is a type of flavone, present as an active ingredient in Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Glycyrrhiza glabra extract. It is a constituent of many traditional Chinese medicine formulas popularly used as a cure for asthma, peptic ulcers, and cough. |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 mg in glass insert |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |

