Isovitexin

Isovitexin (or homovitexin, saponaretin) is a flavone. the apigenin-6-C-glucoside. In this case, the prefix 'iso' does not imply an isoflavonoid (the position of the B-ring on the C-ring), but the position of the glucoside on the flavone.

Isovitexin
Names
IUPAC name
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]chromen-4-one
Other names
homovitexin, saponaretin
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.126.529
UNII
Properties
C21H20O10
Molar mass 432.38 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Natural occurrence

It can be found in the passion flower, Cannabis, and the açaí palm.[1]

Metabolism

Glycosides

Saponarin is the isovitexin-7-O-glucoside.

See also

References

  1. "Pharmacological studies of Passiflora sp. and their bioactive compounds"
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