Description
Rhaponticin is a natural compound classified as a flavonoid glycoside. It is found in various plants, particularly in the roots of Rheum species (such as rhubarb). Rhaponticin has been studied for its potential health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Its structure consists of a flavonoid aglycone (usually rhapontigenin) linked to a sugar moiety, typically glucose or rhamnose.
Synonyms
Rhapontin; 4-Methoxy-3,3,5-stilbenetriol-3-glucoside; 3-Hydroxy-5-[(1E)-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenyl β-D-glucopyranoside; β-D-Glucopyranoside, 3-hydroxy-5-[2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenyl, (E)-; 3,3',5-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxystilbene 3-β-D-glucopyranoside; 4'-Methoxy-3,3',5-stilbenetriol 3-β-D-glucopyranoside; NSC 43321; Ponticin; Rhaponticoside; Rhapontinum; trans-Rhapontin
IUPAC Name
(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[3-hydroxy-5-[(E)-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
Molecular Formula
C21H24O9
Canonical SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=CC2=CC(=CC(=C2)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H24O9/c1-28-16-5-4-11(8-15(16)24)2-3-12-6-13(23)9-14(7-12)29-21-20(27)19(26)18(25)17(10-22)30-21/h2-9,17-27H,10H2,1H3/b3-2+/t17-,18-,19+,20-,21-/m1/s1
InChIKey
GKAJCVFOJGXVIA-DXKBKAGUSA-N
Boiling Point
749.3±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in Acetone (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Application
Fall blood sugar, anti-cancer, anti-oxidation, resistance to blood stasis, allergy, eliminate free radicals