velutin
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | Velutin ;25739-41-7; Flavoyadorigenin; B 5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-methoxychromen-4-one; UNII-CT1Q4E0I0W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-1589 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C17H14O6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | COC1=CC(=C2C(=C1)OC(=CC2=O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)OC)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | ROCUOVBWAWAQFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | Velutin is a dimethoxyflavone that is luteolin in which the hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 3' are replaced by methoxy groups. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent, a plant metabolite, a melanin synthesis inhibitor, an antibacterial agent, an antioxidant and an anti-allergic agent. It is a dimethoxyflavone and a dihydroxyflavone. It is functionally related to a 4',5,7-trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavone. Velutin is a chemical compound isolated from Xylosmavelutinaand açaí fruit. It is classified as a flavone. Velutin has various beneficial activities, such as skin whitening i.e. Anti-Melanogenic, as well as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. |
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Properties: |
Chemical and Physical Properties
Source:PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Vernonia perrottetii |