Description
(+/-)-Naringenin is the aglycone of naringin, a monomer, which belongs to a dihydroflavonoid compound with a molecular formula of C15H12O5.
Chemical Properties
It is a white needle-like crystal at room temperature. The storage condition is generally a cool and dry environment.
Uses
(+/-)-Naringenin has a variety of pharmacological activities, such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, anti-lung injury and so on.
Definition
ChEBI: Naringenin is a trihydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 6 and 4'. It is a trihydroxyflavanone and a member of 4'-hydroxyflavanones.
