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| IUPAC name | (S)-2,3-dihydro-5,7- dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy- 4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1- benzopyran-4-one |
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| CAS number | [520-33-2] |
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| Molecular formula | C16H14O6 |
| Molar mass | 302.27 g/mol |
| Melting point |
226-228 °C |
| Solubility in other solvents | Sol. EtOH, alkalis |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Hesperetin is a bioflavonoid and, to be more specific, a flavanone. It is the aglycone of hesperidin, found in citrus fruits.
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