Properties
Description
Icariin is a prenylated flavonol that has been shown to have anti-cancer and antioxidant activity.
Molecular Formula
C33H40O15
Source
Epimedium brevicornum Maxim
Form
Pale yellow needle crystal powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate, hardly soluble in water, and insoluble in ether, benzene, and chloroform.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Icariin can be used for anti-aging and anti-tumor activity experiments, etc.