Compound Q&A
How is 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one (CAS: 491-71-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one can be synthesized through multistep organic reactions including condensation, acylation, and reduction. Commonly, the synthesis involves the condensation of appropriate aromatic aldehydes and phenols followed by reduction to form the chromone skeleton. This compound is often synthesized using catalytic hydrogenation under pressure with palladium catalysts.
About
CAS No
491-71-4
English Name
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
Molecular Formula
C16H12O6
Molecular Weight
300.27 g/mol
SMILES
COc1cc(ccc1O)c2cc(=O)c3c(O)cc(O)cc3o2
InChIKey
SCZVLDHREVKTSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
