Diosmetin is a chemical compound with a wide range of biological activities and application potential. The following is a detailed description of Diosmetin:
1. Basic Information
English name: Diosmetin
Chemical formula: C16H12O6
Molecular weight: 300.26
CAS No.: 520-34-3
Alias: 3′,5.7-TRIHYDROXY-4’METHOXYFLAVONE
Properties: yellow powder, belongs to flavonoids
2. Physical Properties
Melting point: 256-258°C
Boiling point: 576.7±50.0 °C (predicted value)
Density: 1.512±0.06 g/cm³ (predicted value)
Vapor pressure: 0 Pa at 20 °C
Solubility: soluble in acetonitrile, DMSO (60 mg/ml) and ethanol (17 mg/ml), slightly soluble in methanol
Water solubility: 19 μg/L at 20℃
3. Sources
Diosmetin can be extracted from a variety of plants, mainly including the rind of lemon (Citrus limon), as well as natural plants such as spearmint and spiderwort. In addition, Diosmetin can also be produced by semi-synthetic process, such as hydrolysis and purification of Diosmetin as raw material.
4. Efficacy and application
Antioxidant: Diosmetin, as a flavonoid, has significant antioxidant activity, which can scavenge free radicals in the body and protect cells from oxidative damage.
Anti-infection: Diosmetin also has an anti-infection effect, can inhibit the growth and reproduction of pathogens, thus reducing the inflammatory response.
Anti-shock: Studies have shown that Diosmetin has a certain improvement effect on the state of shock, which may be related to its regulation of vascular tone and improve microcirculation.
Anti-mutagenic and anti-stress: Diosmetin can inhibit the activity of mutagenic substances, reduce the risk of cell mutation, and has a certain anti-allergic effect.
Functional Foods and Cosmetics: Diosmetin is widely used in functional foods and cosmetics to improve the health and cosmetic effects of the products due to its multiple biological activities.
Future drugs: With the deepening research on Diosmetin, its application as a potential drug is becoming more and more promising.