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PHL84211

5,7-Dimethoxyflavone

phyproof® Reference Substance

Synonym(s):

5,7-Dimethoxy-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one, Chrysin dimethyl ether

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H14O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
282.29
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107

grade

primary reference standard

product line

phyproof® Reference Substance

Assay

≥95.0% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

PhytoLab

InChI

1S/C17H14O4/c1-19-12-8-15(20-2)17-13(18)10-14(21-16(17)9-12)11-6-4-3-5-7-11/h3-10H,1-2H3

InChI key

JRFZSUMZAUHNSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application


  • The anti-cancer effect of epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate against multiple myeloma cells is potentiated by 5,7-dimethoxyflavone: This study demonstrates the synergistic effects of 5,7-dimethoxyflavone with epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, enhancing apoptotic pathways in cancer cells, which could lead to new therapeutic strategies in oncology (Bae et al., 2023).

  • Kaempferia parviflora Extracts Protect Neural Stem Cells from Amyloid Peptide-Mediated Inflammation in Co-Culture Model with Microglia: Research indicates potential neuroprotective properties of compounds including 5,7-dimethoxyflavone, suggesting its use in the treatment and study of neurodegenerative diseases (Temviriyanukul et al., 2023).

  • Kaempferia parviflora Rhizome Extract as Potential Anti-Acne Ingredient: The study explores the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of extracts containing 5,7-dimethoxyflavone, highlighting its application in dermatological products and acne treatment (Sitthichai et al., 2022).

Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3


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Wonhyoung Park et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 34(9), 2275-2286 (2020-03-20)
Endometriosis is a reproductive disorder characterized by the dislocation of endometrial tissues. Approximately 5-20% of women at their reproductive age are diagnosed with endometriosis, which causes chronic pain and infertility. Here, we demonstrated that the bioactive flavonoid, 5,7-dimethoxyflavone (DMF), exhibited

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