Description

7,3',4'-Trihydroxyflavanone is a high-purity flavonoid compound belonging to the flavanone subclass. This compound is valued for its role as a key biochemical intermediate and reference standard in research and development. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science industries for applications in antioxidant studies, metabolic pathway research, and as a precursor for synthesizing more complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and biochemical tool in studies of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic regulatory pathways.
• Nutraceutical Ingredient Research: Investigated as a potential active component or marker compound in dietary supplements and functional foods for health benefits.
• Life Science Reagent: Serves as a critical intermediate or substrate in enzymatic assays and the synthesis of other specialized flavonoid derivatives.
• Cosmetic Science: Studied for its potential antioxidant properties in skincare formulations aimed at protecting against environmental stressors.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control and compound identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,3',4'-Trihydroxyflavanone
CAS No.	21913-99-5
Molecular Formula	C15H12O5
Molecular Weight	272.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3',4',7-Trihydroxyflavanone; Butin; Butein (Note: Butein is often used, though strictly it is the chalcone isomer); 2,3-Dihydro-7,3',4'-trihydroxyflavone; 2,3-Dihydrobutein; 7,3',4'-Trihydroxy-2,3-dihydroflavone; 3,4,2',4'-Tetrahydroxychalcone (dihydro form)
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Quality Control

Our 7,3',4'-Trihydroxyflavanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material suitable for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.