Myricetin



Myricetin
IUPAC name 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4-chromenone
Other names Cannabiscetin
Myricetol
Myricitin
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 5281672
SMILES Oc1cc(O)c2c(=O)c(O)c(oc2c1)c3cc(O)c(O)c(O)c3
Properties
Molecular formula C15H10O8
Molar mass 318.2351
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Myricetin is a naturally-occurring glycosides, such as myricitrin.

In vitro research suggests that myricetin in high concentrations can modify LDL cholesterol such that uptake by white blood cells is increased. A Finnish study correlated high myricetin consumption with lowered rates of prostate cancer.[1]

References

  1. ^ Paul Knekt et al (September 2002). Flavonoid intake and risk of chronic diseases. Retrieved on May 24, 2006.
 
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