Compound Q&A
What is 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one (CAS: 480-40-0)?
Answer
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one, also known as chrysin, is a natural flavone compound with the chemical formula C15H10O5. It is commonly found in plants and exhibits antioxidant properties. This compound is characterized by its yellowish appearance and is used in various scientific and industrial applications due to its versatile chemical structure.
About
CAS No
480-40-0
English Name
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one
Molecular Formula
C15H10O4
Molecular Weight
254.24 g/mol
SMILES
Oc1cc(O)c2c(=O)cc(oc2c1)c3ccccc3
InChIKey
RTIXKCRFFJGDFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
