Velutin is a dimethoxyflavone that is luteolin in which the hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 3' are replaced by methoxy groups.
Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII CT1Q4E0I0W · registered name VELUTIN · single chemical substance
Velutin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Velutin is a dimethoxyflavone that is luteolin in which the hydroxy groups at positions 7 and 3' are replaced by methoxy groups. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antibacterial agent, an anti-allergic agent, a melanin synthesis inhibitor, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a dimethoxyflavone and a dihydroxyflavone. It is functionally related to a 4',5,7-trihydroxy-3'-methoxyflavone.
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Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 25739-41-7
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID90180421
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID00102912
- IUPAC
- 5-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-methoxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
- Molecular formula
- C17H14O6
- Molecular weight
- 314.293 g/mol
Related literature
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- Anti-Melanogenic Properties of Velutin and Its Analogs · 2021
- Preparation and Evaluation of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Topical Delivery of Velutin: Synthetic Tyrosinase Inhibitor. · 2021
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