Hesperetin

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Hesperetin
Hesperetin
IUPAC name (S)-2,3-dihydro-5,7-
dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-
4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-
benzopyran-4-one
Identifiers
CAS number [520-33-2]
EINECS number 208-290-2
SMILES OC1=C(C(C[C@@H]
([C@]3=CC=C(OC)C(O)=C3)
O2)=O)C2=CC(O)=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C16H14O6
Molar mass 302.27 g/mol
Melting point

226-228 °C

Solubility in other solvents Sol. EtOH, alkalis
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Hesperetin is a bioflavonoid and, to be more specific, a flavanone. It is the aglycone of hesperidin, found in citrus fruits.

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