520-36-5
Product Name:
Apigenin
Formula:
C15H10O5
Synonyms:
4ʹ,5,7-Trihydroxyflavone;4′,5,7-Trihydroxyflavone;5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone;Apigenin;Apigenin - CAS 520-36-5 - Calbiochem
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Solid |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Yellow needles from aqueous pyridine |
| Melting Point | 345-350 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, pyridine, concentrated sulfuric acid; very soluble in dilute alkalies |
| LogP | log Kow = 3.02 |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Collision Cross Section | 156 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: TW, Method: calibrated with polyalanine and drug standards] |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 270.24 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.7 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 270.05282342 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 270.05282342 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 87 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 20 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 411 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Apigenin is a trihydroxyflavone that is flavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4', 5 and 7. It induces autophagy in leukaemia cells. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a conjugate acid of an apigenin-7-olate.

