Blumeatin

Blumeatin is a flavanone found in Blumea balsamifera,[1] and has been reported to be present in Artemisia annua.[2]

Blumeatin
Names
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-(3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one
Other names
5,3',5'-Trihydroxy-7-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-flavone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
UNII
Properties
C16H14O6
Molar mass 302.282 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Structure

Blumeatin has the skeleton structure of a flavanone with three hydroxy groups at 5, 3' and 5' carbon positions and a methoxy group at the 7 carbon position.

References

  1. Fazilatun, N.; Zhari, I.; Nornisah, M.; Mas Rosemal, M. H. M. (2004). "Free radical-scavenging activity of organic extracts and of pure flavonoids of Blumea balsamifera DC leaves". Food Chemistry. 88 (2): 243–252. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2004.01.041.
  2. Yang, G. E.; Bao, L.; Zhang, X. Q.; Wang, Y.; Li, Q.; Zhang, W. K.; Ye, W. C. (2009). "Studies on flavonoids and their antioxidant activities of Artemisia annua". Zhong Yao Cai. 32 (11): 1683–1686. PMID 20218288.
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