Description
Chrysin is a flavonoid with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antitumor effects. Chrysin is a central benzodiazepine receptor ligand that has potential anxiolytic activity. It blocks COX-2 gene expression, PGE2 production, and hydroxyl radical formation in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Chrysin is a natural compound found in the barks of Oroxylum indicum, it can be used in cosmetics material.
Synonyms
57Dihydroxyflavone; NP005901; NP 005901; NP-005901; Galangin flavanone. 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone; Chrysine; 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one; Crysin
Molecular Formula
C15H10O4
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H10O4/c16-10-6-11(17)15-12(18)8-13(19-14(15)7-10)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-8,16-17H
InChIKey
RTIXKCRFFJGDFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance
Light Yellow Solid
Application
Ingredient of health care products.
Risk Statements
R36/37/38
Safety Statements
S22; S24/25; S36; S26
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.