Orientin
Chemical compound
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Orientin is a flavone, a chemical flavonoid-like compound. It is the 8-C glucoside of luteolin.
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| IUPAC name
8-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone | |
| Systematic IUPAC name
2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-8-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one | |
| Other names
Lutexin, Luteolin-8-C-glucoside | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.110.907 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C21H20O11 | |
| Molar mass | 448.38 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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Natural occurrences
Orientin is found in Adonis vernalis, in Anadenanthera colubrina and Anadenanthera peregrina, and in the Phyllostachys nigra bamboo leaves[1]
- In food
Orientin is also reported in the passion flower,[2] the Açaí palm, buckwheat sprouts,[3] and in millets.[4]
Identification
The identification of orientin has been reported widely. Its identification using mass spectrometry is established.[5]
See also
Isoorientin (or homoorientin) is the luteolin-6-C-glucoside.