ERIODICTYOL

Synonym(s):(S)-3′,4′,5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavanone;3′,4′,5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavanone;3·,4·,5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavanone;Eriodictiol;Huazhongilexone

CAS NO.：552-58-9
Empirical Formula: C15H12O6
Molecular Weight: 288.25
MDL number: MFCD00135890
EINECS: 209-016-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-11-04 17:03:12

What is ERIODICTYOL?

The Uses of ERIODICTYOL

Eriodictyol is used in biological studies as natural compounds as sources of new bifunctional scaffolds targeting cholinesterases and beta amyloid aggregation. Eriodictyl is extracted from Yerba santa, an herb. The leaf is used to make medicine.Yerba santa is used for respiratory conditions including coughs, colds, tuberculosis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis. It is also used for fever and dry mouth. Some people use it to relieve muscle spasms, to loosen phlegm, and as a tonic.

Definition

ChEBI: A tetrahydroxyflavanone that is flavanone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7, 3' and 4' respectively.

Biochem/physiol Actions

The flavanone eriodictyol is a metabolite in the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway. Eriodictyol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities and taste-modifying properties; it is extracted from plants such as Eriodictyon californicum, the twigs of Millettia duchesnei, in Eupatorium arnottianum, lemons and as glycoside in rose hips (Rosa canina).

Properties of ERIODICTYOL

Melting point:	270°C
Boiling point:	625.2±55.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.586±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
FEMA	4715 \| 2-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-5,7-DIHYDROXY-4-CHROMANON
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Very Slightly)
form	neat
pka	7.49±0.40(Predicted)
form	Solid
color	White to Pale Beige
Water Solubility	70mg/L(20 ºC)
JECFA Number	2172
BRN	5104930
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	552-58-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for ERIODICTYOL

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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.