Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3,7-Dihydroxyflavone (CAS: 492-00-2)?
Answer
3,7-Dihydroxyflavone (CAS: 492-00-2) is a yellow crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 260.15 g/mol. It has a high solubility in polar solvents such as methanol and ethanol. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo hydrolysis under acidic conditions. It is commonly used in natural product chemistry and biochemistry due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
About
CAS No
492-00-2
English Name
3,7-Dihydroxyflavone
Molecular Formula
C15H10O4
Molecular Weight
254.24 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(O2)C=C(C=C3)O)O
InChIKey
UWQJWDYDYIJWKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 12:11
