1592409

Quercetin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Quercetin dihydrate, 3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavone dihydrate, 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one dihydrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₁₀O₇ · 2H₂O
• CAS Number: 6151-25-3
• Molecular Weight: 338.27
• Colour Index Number: 75670
• Beilstein: 317313
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: >300 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: OC(C(O)=C1)=CC=C1C2=C(O)C(C3=C(O)C=C(O)C=C3O2)=O
• InChI key: GMGIWEZSKCNYSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Quercetin dihydrate is a flavonoid with anticancer activity. Quercetin is a mitochondrial ATPase and phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It Inhibits PI3-kinase activity and slightly inhibits PIP kinase activity. Quercetin has antiproliferative effects on cancer cell lines, reduces cancer cell growth via type II estrogen receptors, and arrests human leukemic T cells in late G1 phase of the cell cycle.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 1