Quercetin
Description
A common flavonol pigment that occurs naturally in many plants, especially in Oak bark, Tea leaves, Onion skins, Douglas fir bark, clover blossoms, and ragweed pollen. Quercetin is yellow crystalline powder that is used medicinally and as a textile dye or colorant. It produces a bright yellow with alum and tin, a tan with chrome, and an olive green with iron.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Natural Yellow 10; CI 75670; 3.3',4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone; quercitina (Esp.); quercetina (Port.); meletin; sophoretin; cyanidenolon 1522; ; 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-I-benzopyran-4-one
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, acetic acid and dilute alkali. Insoluble in water.
UV max (in ethanol) 258 and 375 nm.
Crystallizes as yellow needles from alcohol.
| Composition | C5H15O2(OH)5 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 117-39-5 |
| Melting Point | 315 (dec) |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 302.23 |
Hazards and Safety
Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
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