Luteolin
plant extract
pharmaceutical
Product Name：Luteolin
Synonym(s): 3',4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavone. 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one. Digitoflavone. Daphneflavonol. Flavopurpol. Luteolol. C.I. Natural Yellow 2

CAS Registry Number: 491-70-3
Specification:98%(By HPLC)
Molecular Formula: C15H10O6
Molecular Weight: 286.24
Percentage Composition: C 62.94%; H 3.52%; O 33.54%
Biological Source: Occurs in many plants in Leguminosae, Resedaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Umbelliferae, Scrophulariaceae, Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Cistaceae, Passifloraceae, Yerbenaceae and Hepaticae. First isol. in 1832 from Reseda luteola
Use/Importance: Used in EtOH soln. for colour reactions with Al, Be, Cd, Cu, Zr, B
Biological Use/Importance: Antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, antitussive agent. Antitumourigenic activity in mice reported. Shows anti-HIV activity. Potential nutriceutical