Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Silymarin (CAS: 84604-20-6)?
Answer
Silymarin (CAS: 84604-20-6) is a complex mixture of flavonolignans. It is typically a yellow to brown powder with a molecular weight of around 1000 Da. Silymarin has poor water solubility but good solubility in ethanol and other organic solvents. It is stable under neutral and slightly acidic conditions but can degrade under basic conditions. It has antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties.
About
CAS No
84604-20-6
English Name
Silymarin
Molecular Formula
C25H22O10
Molecular Weight
482.44100000000026 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2C(OC3=C(O2)C=C(C=C3)C4C(C(=O)C5=C(C=C(C=C5O4)O)O)O)CO)O
InChIKey
SEBFKMXJBCUCAI-VGHNRKBZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06
