Apigenin

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Apigenin
IUPAC name	5,7-dihydroxy-2- (4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H- 1-benzopyran-4-one
Identifiers
CAS number	[520-36-5]
SMILES	OC1=C(C(C=C(C3=CC=C(O) C=C3)O2)=O)C2=CC(O)=C1
Properties
Molecular formula	C15H10O5
Molar mass	270.23 g/mol
Melting point	345-350 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Apigenin is a flavone that is the aglycone of apiin, isolated from parsley and celery, and apigetrin. It is a yellow crystalline solid that has been used to dye wool.

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• Merck Index, 11th Edition, 763.