Baicalin
IUPACname:(2S,3S,4S,5R,6S)-6-(5,6-dihydroxy-4-oxo-2-phenyl-chromen-7-yl)oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxy-tetrahydropyran-2-carboxylic acid

Othernames:Baicalein7-O-glucuronide;5,6-Dihydroxy-4-oxygen-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-7-beta-D-glucopyranose acid

Cas number: 21967-41-9

Herb Source: the root of Suutellaria baicalensis.Georgi

Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight : C21H18O11；446.36      

Melting Point and solubility: mp223℃－225℃       

Structural formula:

               Baicalin, Baicalein 7-O-glucuronide, 5,6-Dihydroxy-4-oxygen-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-7-beta-D-glucopyranose acid, CAS #: 21967-41-9

Brief: light yellow needle.    

Pharmacology: Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antianaphylaxis, anti-carcinogenic, hypotensive activity, antithermic activity, anti-oxidant activity, removing free radical, promoting urination and tranquilizing. Function as hepatinica and choleretic, can cure hepatitis(acute bilious hepatitis, acute anicteric hepatitis and chronic hepatitis ). Can protect immune system, cardiovascular, digestive system and nervous system.