rutin

CAS NO.

153-18-4 (Base)
250249-75-3 (Trihydrate)

EINECS NO.

205-814-1

FORMULA

C₂₇H₃₀O₁₆·3H₂O

MOL WT.

664.59

H.S. CODE

TOXICITY

SYNONYMS

Rutoside; Violaquercitrin;

Quercetin-3-rutinoside; Vitamin P; Quercetin- 3 6-O-(6- deoxy- alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)- beta-D-Glucopyranoside;

3-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-alpha-L- Mannopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl] oxy]-2- (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)- 5,7-dihydroxy-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one; 3,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxy  flavone-3-rutinoside; Sophorin; Tanrutin; Rutosidum;  Globulariacitrin; 3-Rutinosyl   quercetin;  115888-40-9; 1416-01-9; 146525-66-8; 158560-09-9; 164535-43-7; 18449-50-8;  48197-72-4; 56764-99-9;

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS

Rutin, the glycoside form of quercetin, is a bioflavonol having aromatic trimeric heterocyclic structure. It is a naturally occurring pigment. It, chemically 3-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-alpha-L- mannopyranosyl )-beta-D-glucopyranosyl] oxy]-2- (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) -5,7-dihydroxy-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, is a yellow to greenish crystalline powder melting at 190 C. Rutin is classified as vitamin P which increases the strength of the walls of the blood capillaries and regulates their permeability. Others classified as vitamin P are catechin, citrin, eriodictin, hesperetin, hesperidin, nobiletin, quercetin,  sinensetin, and tangeretin. It is not a dietary essential but is known to have the effect on capillary disorders. It may also have an contribution to the total antioxidant activity and detoxifiers. It is also know to have pharmacological action as an anti-inflammatory  , antihistaminic  and  antiviral agent.