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kaempferol


Name(s) kaempferol
Scientific name(s) 3,5,7,4'-tetrahydroxyflavone; robigenin
Formula C15H10O6
Molecular mass 286.239
IUPAC name 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
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
SMILE OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1=C(O)C(=O)C2=C(O1)C=C(O)C=C2O
CAS ID 520-18-3
PubChem ID 5280863
DrugBank ID DB01852
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Very widespread in the plant world, e.g. in Brassicaceae, Apocynaceae, Dilleniaceae, Ranunculaceae, Leguminosae, etc. Found especies in broccoli, capers, chives, kale, garden cress, fennel, lovage, dill weed and tarragon [CCD]_x000D_ _x000D_ Kaempferol is a natural flavonol, a type of flavonoid. Many glycosides of kaempferol, such as kaempferitrin and astragalin, have been isolated as natural products from plants. Kaempferol consumption in tea and broccoli has been associated with reduced risk of heart disease. [Wikipedia]. Kaempferol is a biomarker for the consumption of dried and cooked beans. Kaempferol is found in many foods, some of which are peppermint, mexican groundcherry, green zucchini, and wax gourd.