Alpinetin

Alpinetin
Names
IUPAC name
(2S)-7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
Properties
C16H14O4
Molar mass 270.28 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are 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.[2]

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.
  2. Wang ZT1, Lau CW, Chan FL, Yao X, Chen ZY, He ZD, Huang Y. (2001). "Vasorelaxant effects of cardamonin and alpinetin from Alpinia henryi K. Schum.". J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 37 (5): 596–606. PMID 11336110.
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