Pinobanksin
Chemical compound
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Pinobanksin is an antioxidant bioflavonoid (specifically a flavanonol, a category of flavonol) that inhibits peroxidation of low density lipoprotein and it has electron donor properties reducing alpha-tocopherol radicals.[citation needed] It is present in sunflower honey.[1]
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| IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-3,5,7-Trihydroxyflavan-4-one | |
| Systematic IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one | |
| Other names
3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one | |
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| Properties | |
| C15H12O5 | |
| Molar mass | 272.25 g/mol |
| Density | 1.497 g/mL |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Pinobanksin is biosynthesized from pinocembrin.
