Properties
Description
Quercetin is a plant pigment with potent antioxidant properties.
Molecular Formula
C15H10O7
Source
The dried buds of Sophora flavescens Ait.
Form
Yellow needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is very slightly soluble in ether, insoluble in cold water, hardly soluble in hot water, soluble in glacial acetic acid and alkaline aqueous solution and turns yellow.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Quercetin can be used for antioxidant activity experiments, etc.