Acacetin
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IUPAC name
5,7-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyflavone
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Systematic IUPAC name
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one | |
Other names
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
Linarigenin Acacetine Buddleoflavonol Linarisenin 4′-Methoxyapigenin Apigenin 4′-methyl ether 5,7-Dioxy-4′-methoxyflavone | |
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100.006.867 |
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Properties | |
C16H12O5 | |
Molar mass | 284.26 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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Acacetin is a 4′-O-methylated flavone of the parent compound apigenin, found in Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust), Turnera diffusa (damiana), Betula pendula (silver birch),[1] and in the fern Asplenium normale.[2]
In plant synthesis the enzyme apigenin 4′-O-methyltransferase uses S-adenosyl methionine and 5,7,4′-trihydroxyflavone (apigenin) to produce S-adenosylhomocysteine and 4′-methoxy-5,7-dihydroxyflavone (acacetin).
It shows moderate aromatase inhibition.[3]
See also
- Genkwanin (methoxylated apigenin)
- Thevetiaflavone (methoxylated apigenin)
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