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LUTEOLIN

Luteolin is a tetrahydroxyflavone in which the four hydroxy groups are located at positions 3', 4', 5 and 7.

Molecular structure

Definition

Luteolin is a tetrahydroxyflavone in which the four hydroxy groups are located at positions 3', 4', 5 and 7. It is thought to play an important role in the human body as an antioxidant, a free radical scavenger, an anti-inflammatory agent and an immune system modulator as well as being active against several cancers. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, an angiogenesis inhibitor, a radical scavenger, an immunomodulator, a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inducer, an EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor, a nephroprotective agent, a plant metabolite and a c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor. It is a 3'-hydroxyflavonoid and a tetrahydroxyflavone. It is a conjugate acid of a luteolin-7-olate.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII KUX1ZNC9J2 · registered name LUTEOLIN · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ルテオリン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

LUTEOLININCI루테올린Korean label name (MFDS standard)ルテオリンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
491-70-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
207-741-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4074988
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6040668
IUPAC
2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
Molecular formula
C15H10O6
Molecular weight
286.239 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Solid
Melting point
329.5 °C

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 1 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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