Description / Application
Myricetin is a hexahydroxyflavone that is flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 3', 4', 5, 5' and 7. It has been isolated from the leaves of Myrica rubra and other plants. It has a role as a geroprotector, an antioxidant, a hypoglycemic agent, an antineoplastic agent, a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor, a plant metabolite and a food component. It is a hexahydroxyflavone and a 7-hydroxyflavonol. It is a conjugate acid of a myricetin(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-chromen-4-one; 3,3',4',5,5',7-Hexahydroxyflavone |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H10O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 318.23 |
| MFCD | MFCD00006827 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |