Ellagic acid

Catalog	BBC476664
CAS	476-66-4
Structure
Description	Ellagic acid appears as cream-colored needles (from pyridine) or yellow powder. Odorless. (NTP, 1992);Solid
Synonyms	Eleagicacid
IUPAC Name	6,7,13,14-Tetrahydroxy-2,9-dioxatetracyclo[6.6.2.04,16.011,15]hexadeca-1(15),4,6,8(16),11,13-hexaene-3,10-dione
Molecular Weight	302.19
Molecular Formula	C14H6O8
Canonical SMILES	C1=C2C3=C(C(=C1O)O)OC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C(=C43)OC2=O)O)O
InChI	InChI=1S/C14H6O8/c15-5-1-3-7-8-4(14(20)22-11(7)9(5)17)2-6(16)10(18)12(8)21-13(3)19/h1-2,15-18H
InChI Key	AFSDNFLWKVMVRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	363.24 °C
Melting Point	≥350 °C
Flash Point	310.1 °C
Purity	98%
Density	1.667 g/cm³
Solubility	Slightly soluble in alcohol, water
Appearance	Solid
Application	Ellagic acid, a cream to light yellow crystalline solid, is derived from various plants like Mangifera indica and Eucalyptus citriodora, and is soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, and other organic solvents. Naturally occurring in fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, and pomegranates, ellagic acid serves several vital roles. As a phenolic compound and antioxidant, it is utilized in both medicine and cosmetics due to its diverse biological activities, which include hemostatic, antineoplastic, antimutagenic, antiproliferative, and antiviral properties. Additionally, it serves as a skin lightening agent and shows potential in inhibiting enzymes like DNA topoisomerases and glycogen phosphorylase. Its antitumor and geroprotective effects, along with its role as a glutathione S-transferase inhibitor and its involvement in blood coagulation processes, underline its considerable potential health benefits and functional versatility.
Storage	2-8 °C
Active Content	95%
EC Number	207-508-3
Refractive Index	1.5800
Vapor Pressure	2.81X10-15 mm Hg at 25 °C (est)