Type of Compound: Flavonoid
Medical Properties:
Antioxidant
Anticancer
Anti-inflammatory
Antihyperalgesic
Neuroprotective
Anti-diabetic
Description: Vitexin and isovitexin are active components of many traditional Chinese medicines, and were found in various medicinal plants. Vitexin (apigenin-8-C-glucoside) has recently received increased attention due to its wide range of pharmacological effects, including but not limited to anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic, and neuroprotective effects. Isovitexin (apigenin-6-C-glucoside), an isomer of vitexin, generally purified together with vitexin, also exhibits diverse biological activities. Latest research has suggested that vitexin and isovitexin could be potential substitute medicines for diversity diseases, and may be adjuvants for stubborn diseases or health products.
Boiling Point (F): 1414
Boiling Point (C): 768
Melting Point (F): 495
Melting Point (C): 257
Concentration (% of dry weight):
Relative Content (%):
Chemical Formula: C21H20O10
IUPAC Name: 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-8-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]chromen-4-one