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Vitamins & Nutrients

Quercetin

CAS: 117-39-5

Overview

Quercetin (CAS 117-39-5 ), also known as quercetol, is a naturally derived flavonoid sourced primarily from plant materials such as onion skins, capers, and sophora japonica.

It functions as a potent antioxidant and natural colorant across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. In dietary supplement manufacturing, it is formulated into capsules and tablets.

These formulations often target antioxidant and immune-support positioning. Food producers use it as a natural yellow pigment and antioxidant stabilizer in beverages, confectionery coatings, and functional food products.

Cosmetic and skincare formulators incorporate it into creams and serums for its UV-stabilizing and oxidative protection properties. This is particularly common in high-end anti-aging product lines.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers also use it as an active botanical ingredient in standardized herbal extracts and nutraceutical formulations. It is supplied as a fine yellow to yellow-green powder.

Dihydrate forms are also available commercially for specific formulation needs. Standard grades include food-grade, USP , and pharmaceutical-grade specifications for industrial use.

Purity levels typically range from 95% to 98%+ depending on application requirements. Bulk supply is available for industrial-scale formulation, with sophora japonica-derived material being the most common source.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point316.5 °C
Boiling Point363.28°C (rough estimate)
Density1.3616 (rough estimate)
AppearanceYellow to green yellow crystalline powde
ColorYellowish
Formsolid
Water Solubility<0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC
Refractive Index1.4790 (estimate)
Log P1.989 (est)

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS06 Hazard Statements H301 H301 Precautionary Statements P264 P264 P270 P270 P321 P321 P330 P330 P405 P405 P501 P501 P301+P316 P301+P316

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29329900
Storage Class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

quercetol | 3'4'57-Tetrahydroxyflavon-3-ol | 3'4'57-tetrahydroxyflavan-3-ol | 357-trihydroxy-2-(34-dihydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-on | 34'55'7-pentahydroxyflavone | 33'4'57-pentahydroxyflavone | 2-(34-dihydroxyphenyl)-357-trihydroxy-chromen-4-one | 2-(34-dihydroxyphenyl)-357-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
117-39-5
EC Number
204-187-1
Mol. Weight
302.23
HS Code
29329900

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