Robinetin
Names | |
---|---|
IUPAC name
3,7-Dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
| |
Other names
Norkanugin; 5-Hydroxyfisetin
| |
Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol)
|
|
ChEBI | |
ChEMBL | |
ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.009 |
EC Number |
|
KEGG | |
PubChem CID
|
|
UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
|
|
| |
| |
Properties | |
C15H10O7 | |
Molar mass | 302.238 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
|
Robinetin is an organic compound which belongs to flavones and has the molecular formula C15H10O7.
Chemically, robinetin is a pentahydroxyflavone that is a flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 7, 3, 4' and 5'. Its name originates from the botanical name of the genus, Robinia sp.
Natural role
[edit]It has a role as a plant metabolite and is a pentahydroxyflavone and a 7-hydroxyflavonol.[1] Robinetin is one of the basic chemical extracts of the species black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia and its wood, imparting a high biological resistance against several pathogens (fungi, insects).[2]
As flavonoid, robinetin has also been isolated from the heartwood of the African species, Millettia stuhlmannii.[3]
In plant systems, robinetin as flavonoids in general, help in combating oxidative stress and act as growth regulators.
Research
[edit]Recent research has focused on the health aspects of flavonoids for humans, particularly that of robinetin. It has been shown to possess a certain antioxidative activity, free radical scavenging capacity, coronary heart disease prevention, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.[4]
Robinetin also can inhibit lipid peroxidation and protein glycosylation.
References
[edit]- ^ "Robinetin". PubChem. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Springer Handbook of Wood Science and Technology (Chapter 3. Wood Biology)". Springer Handbooks. Cham: Springer International Publishing. 2023. p. 107. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81315-4. ISBN 978-3-030-81314-7. ISSN 2522-8692. S2CID 257902863.
- ^ ILDIS, International Legume Database and Information Service; CHCD, Chapman & Hall Chemical Database (1994). F.A. Bisby; J. Buckingham; J.B. Harborne (eds.). Phytochemical dictionary of the Leguminosae. compiler, I.W. Southon; chemical data, Chapman & Hall Chemical Database; phytochemical database, R.J. White; botanical data, J.L. Zarucchi (1st ed.). London: Chapman & Hall. ISBN 0412397706.
- ^ Kumar, Shashank; Pandey, Abhay K. (2013). "Chemistry and Biological Activities of Flavonoids: An Overview". The Scientific World Journal. 2013 (1). doi:10.1155/2013/162750. ISSN 2356-6140. PMC 3891543. PMID 24470791.