Quercetin
USP/1592409 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Quercetin dihydrate; 2-
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- |
InChI key | GMGIWEZSKCNYSW-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | OC(C(O)=C1)=CC=C1C2=C(O)C |
storage temp. | −20°C |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Quercetin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Cranberry Fruit Juice Dry Extract • Japanese Sophora Flower • Japanese Sophora Flower Powder • Japanese Sophora Flower Bud • Japanese Sophora Flower Dry Extract • Cranberry Fruit Juice Dry Extract Capsules • Rutin |
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. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H301 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P405 - P501 |
RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
Colour Index Number | 75670 |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |