7245-02-5 - Names and Identifiers
7245-02-5 - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C16H12O3
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Molar Mass | 252.26 |
Density | 1.26±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 114-115°C (dec.)(lit.) |
Boling Point | 408.4±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
Appearance | powder to crystal |
Color | White to Almost white |
Maximum wavelength(λmax) | ['299nm(EtOH)(lit.)'] |
Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
MDL | MFCD00017612 |
7245-02-5 - Risk and Safety
7245-02-5 - Introduction
3-Methoxyflavone is a natural flavonoid compound with a chemical formula of C16H12O3 and a molecular weight of 252.27. It has the following properties:
1. Appearance: colorless or yellowish crystal powder.
2. Melting Point: 156-160 C.
3. Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, dichloromethane and Ester solvents, slightly soluble in water.
3-Methoxyflavone has certain applications in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries:
1. Oxidation resistance: As a natural antioxidant, it can prevent the generation of free radicals and reduce the occurrence of oxidation reactions.
2. Biological activity: with anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antibacterial biological activity, to protect cells from damage to a certain role.
3. Inhibition of enzyme activity: In drug development, 3-Methoxyflavone is often used to inhibit the activity of enzymes for the treatment of some diseases.
Method of preparing 3-Methoxyflavone:
A commonly used preparation method is to use the selective methylation of flavonoids to produce 3-Methoxyflavone by introducing methoxy substituents on the flavonoid molecule.
About safety information:
Last Update:2024-04-09 20:00:08