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Synonyms: Quercetin dihydrate; 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one dihydrate; 3,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxyflavone dihydrate
Molecular Formula: C15H10O7 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight: 338.27
Linear Structural Formula: C15H10O7 · 2H2O
Melting Point: >300 C (lit.)
Storage: -20C
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.
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