Talk:Rutin

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Shouldn't "It is gluten free" be removed? Because it is a chemical substance, with the formula given, this should be clear enough. Otherwise, we can add this sentence to many many other articles - with no significant use.

I have a book of ecological biochemistry in front of me, and certainly shows a completely different chemical structure of rutin. Are u sure this is correct? Googling it will also prove this. thx

[edit] Ambiguous Statement

In humans, it attaches to the iron ion Fe2+, preventing it from binding to hydrogen peroxide and creating a highly reactive free radical that may damage cells.

(I'm not a chemist) Does this mean that rutin binding with the iron ion creates a highly reactive free radical, or that it prevents the formation of a free radical?

In the first case, it might better be stated:

In humans, it attaches to the iron ion Fe2+, preventing it from binding to hydrogen peroxide, thereby creating a highly reactive free radical that may damage cells.

In the second case, it might better be stated:

In humans, it attaches to the iron ion Fe2+, preventing it from binding to hydrogen peroxide, which would otherwise create a highly reactive free radical that may damage cells.

Is the entry a piece of covert product placement or advertisment for the said Californian drink?

[edit] Systematic name

I believe the numbering of the hydroxyl groups on the chromene are wrong (should be 5,7-dixydroxy). Also the numbering of the ketone group is wrong (should be "-4-one"). Do people agree? --Kupirijo 16:43, 28 January 2007 (UTC)