Properties
Description
Rutin is a rutinoside that is quercetin with the hydroxy group at position C-3 substituted with glucose and rhamnose sugar groups.
Molecular Formula
C27H30O16
Source
The fruits of Scphora japonica L.
Form
Light yellow needle crystal
Purity
≥98%, determined by UV.
Solubility
It is hardly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water, methanol, ethanol, pyridine, and easily soluble in alkaline water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Rutin can be used for preventing hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage, diabetic retinal hemorrhage, hemorrhagic purpuraexperiments, etc.