Rutin

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Rutin
Systematic name	Rutin
Chemical formula	CxHxNxOx
Molecular mass	xx.xx g/mol
Density	x.xxx g/cm3
Melting point	xx.x °C
Boiling point	xx.x °C
CAS number	[xx-xx-xx]
SMILES	xxxxx
[Chemical infoboxDisclaimer and references]

Rutin, also called rutoside, quercetin-3-rutinoside and sophorin, is a citrus bioflavonoid found in buckwheat, the leaves and petioles of Rheum species, and the fruit of the Fava D'Anta tree (from Brazil), as well as other sources.

It can combine with cations, supplying nutrients from the soil to the cells in plants. In humans, it attaches to the iron ion Fe²⁺, preventing it from binding to hydrogen peroxide and creating a highly reactive free radical that may damage cells. It is also an antioxidant, and therefore plays an important role in inhibiting some cancers.

Rutin also strengthens the capillaries, and therefore can reduce the symptoms of haemophilia. It also may help to prevent a common unpleasant-looking venous edema of the legs. Rutin, as ferulic acid, can reduce the cytotoxicity of oxidized LDL cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease.

External links

• For a full list of external links to MSDSs, spectroscopic data, commercial chemicals suppliers etc. for this compound, see [Chemical sources].

 

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