(±)-Naringenin is an antioxidant flavonoid. It has anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties. (±)-Naringenin induces apoptosis. It stimulates DNA repair following oxidative damage. (±)-Naringenin inhibits the activity of PI 3-kinase (PI(3)K).
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Applications
(±)-Naringenin is an antioxidant flavonoid. It has anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties. (±)-Naringenin induces apoptosis. It stimulates DNA repair following oxidative damage. (±)-Naringenin inhibits the activity of PI 3-kinase (PI(3)K).
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), DMSO, methanol, and ammonium hydroxide (50 mg/ml). Insoluble in water (almost)
Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- J. Foyere Ayafor.; Joseph D. Connolly. 2R,3R-(+)-3-acetoxy-4',5-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone and 2R,3R-(+)-3-acetoxy-4',5,7-trihydroxyflavanone: two new 3-acetylated dihydroflavonols from Aframomum pruinosum Gagnepain (Zingiberaceae).J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1. 1981, ,2563-2565 .