Flavone

• CAT Number: R030285
• CAS Number: 525-82-6
• Molecular Formula: C15H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 222.243
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Phenyl-4-chromone; 2-Phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 2-Phenyl-4H-benzopyran-4-one; 2-Phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one; 2-Phenyl-γ-benzopyrone; 2-Phenylchromen-4-one; 2-Phenylchromone; 94166III?Asmacoril; Chromocor; Cromaril; NSC 19028
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenylchromen-4-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H10O2/c16-13-10-15(11-6-2-1-3-7-11)17-14-9-5-4-8-12(13)14/h1-10H
• InChIKey: VHBFFQKBGNRLFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3O2

Flavone is a naturally occurring organic compound belonging to the flavonoid class of polyphenolic compounds. It is found in various plants and exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Flavone’s structure consists of a benzene ring fused to a heterocyclic pyran ring. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of flavonoids and pharmaceuticals, contributing to its importance in medicinal chemistry and natural product research.