2,851
edits
Quercetin: Difference between revisions
→Chemical and Physical Properties
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
'''Quercetin''' possesses distinct chemical and physical properties, integral to its bioactivity and its interaction within biological systems. | '''Quercetin''' possesses distinct chemical and physical properties, integral to its bioactivity and its interaction within biological systems. | ||
* '''Molecular Structure:''' Quercetin has a molecular formula of C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>7</sub> and is composed of two phenyl rings (A and B) bonded to a heterocyclic ring (C) containing one oxygen atom, forming a structure typical of flavonoids. Its full chemical name is 3,3',4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone. | |||
Quercetin has a molecular formula of C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>7</sub> and is composed of two phenyl rings (A and B) bonded to a heterocyclic ring (C) containing one oxygen atom, forming a structure typical of flavonoids. Its full chemical name is 3,3',4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone. | |||
* '''Solubility and Stability:''' Quercetin has limited solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol. It is relatively stable in acidic conditions but is susceptible to degradation in basic conditions and under exposure to light and heat. Its stability is crucial for its absorption and bioavailability, as well as its effectiveness in various formulations. | |||
Quercetin has limited solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol. It is relatively stable in acidic conditions but is susceptible to degradation in basic conditions and under exposure to light and heat. Its stability is crucial for its absorption and bioavailability, as well as its effectiveness in various formulations. | |||
* '''Molecular Weight:''' The molecular weight of quercetin is approximately 302.24 g/mol, a factor that influences its distribution and metabolism within the body. | |||
The molecular weight of quercetin is approximately 302.24 g/mol, a factor that influences its distribution and metabolism within the body. | |||
== Pharmacological Properties == | == Pharmacological Properties == | ||