Quercetin

A flavonol widely distributed in plants. It is an antioxidant, like many other phenolic heterocyclic compounds. Glycosylated forms include RUTIN and quercetrin.

Also Known As:

3,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxyflavone; Dikvertin; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2- (3,4- dihydroxyphenyl)- 3,5,7- trihydroxy-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antioxidants

Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrans: 131
    - Benzopyrans: 198
      - Chromones: 161
        Flavonoids: 10180
        Flavonols: 327
        Quercetin: 5320
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Benzopyrans: 198
      - Chromones: 161
        Flavonoids: 10180
        Flavonols: 327
        Quercetin: 5320

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