Alpinetin

Alpinetin
Names
IUPAC name
(2S)-7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one
Identifiers
36052-37-6 
ChEBI CHEBI:449909 
ChEMBL ChEMBL537954 
ChemSpider 135938 Yes
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PubChem 154279
Properties
Molecular formula
C16H14O4
Molar mass 270.28 g·mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Alpinetin is a phytochemical isolated from a variety of plants including those of the genus Alpinia.[1] It is going through tests to see if it is a vasorelaxant.

References

  1. Kimura, Yushiro; Takahashi, Shuhichi; Yoshida, Ikuo (1968). "Constituents of Alpinia. XII. Constituents of the seeds of A. katsumadai. I. The structure of cardamomin". Yakugaku Zasshi 88 (2): 239–241. PMID 5692492.

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