Kaempferol

Kaempferol

Catalog BBC520183
CAS 520-18-3
Structure
Description Kaempferol is a natural flavonol, a type of flavonoid, found in a variety of plants and plant-derived foods. Kaempferol is a yellow crystalline solid with a melting point of 276–278°C (529–532°F). It is slightly soluble in water and highly soluble in hot ethanol, ethers, and DMSO. Kaempferol acts as an Antioxidants by reducing oxidative stress. Many studies suggest that consuming kaempferol may reduce the risk of various cancers, and it is currently under consideration as a possible cancer treatment.
Synonyms 5,7,4'-Trihydroxyflavonol
IUPAC Name 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
Molecular Weight 286.24
Molecular Formula C15H10O6
Canonical SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O
InChI InChI=1S/C15H10O6/c16-8-3-1-7(2-4-8)15-14(20)13(19)12-10(18)5-9(17)6-11(12)21-15/h1-6,16-18,20H
InChI Key IYRMWMYZSQPJKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point 348.61 °C
Melting Point 276 °C
Flash Point 226.1 °C
Purity 98%
Density 1.2981 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in hot alcohol, ether, alkalies
Appearance Yellow powder
Storage 2-8 °C
Active Content 95%
EC Number 208-287-6
pKa 6.34±0.40(Predicted)
Refractive Index 1.4413

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