Isovitexin
Isovitexin (or homovitexin, saponaretin) is a flavone. the apigenin-6-C-glucoside. In this case, the prefix 'iso' does not imply an isoflavonoid (the position of the B-ring on the C-ring), but the position of the glucoside on the flavone.
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| IUPAC name
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]chromen-4-one | |
| Other names
homovitexin, saponaretin | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.126.529  |
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| C21H20O10 | |
| Molar mass | 432.38 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Natural occurrence
It can be found in the passion flower, Cannabis, and the açaí palm.[1]
Metabolism
Glycosides
Saponarin is the isovitexin-7-O-glucoside.
See also
- Vitexin, the 8-C-glucoside of apigenin
- Isoorientin, the 3'-OH derivative
References
- "Pharmacological studies of Passiflora sp. and their bioactive compounds"
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