Description
Prunetin is a flavonoid compound found in the herbs of Millettia dielsiana. Prunetin has been isolated for the first time by Finnemore in 1910.
Synonyms
4',5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxy-isoflavon;5-Hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-metho
xy-4-benzopyrone.
IUPAC Name
5-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-methoxychromen-4-one
Molecular Formula
C16H12O5
Canonical SMILES
COc1cc(O)c2C(=O)C(=COc2c1)c3ccc(O)cc3
InChI
1S/C16H12O5/c1-20-11-6-13(18)15-14(7-11)21-8-12(16(15)19)9-2-4-10(17)5-3-9/h2-8,17-18H,1H3
InChIKey
KQMVAGISDHMXJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
346.76°C (rough estimate)
Density
1.2160 g/cm3(rough estimate)
Storage
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Definition
ChEBI: A hydroxyisoflavone that is genistein in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group.
Refractive Index
1.6200 (estimate)
Safety Statements
22-24/25
Uses
Prunetin is isoflavone with diverse biological activities. Prunetin is an antagonist of the progesterone receptor when used at concentrations of 25 and 50 μM.