Quercetin

CAS Number
117-39-5
EC Number
204-187-1

What is Quercetin?

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.

Where is Quercetin used?

  • Food: natural yellow pigment and antioxidant stabilizer in beverages, confectionery coatings, and functional food products
  • Dietary supplements: formulated into capsules and tablets for antioxidant and immune-support positioning
  • Cosmetics and skincare: creams and serums for UV-stabilizing and oxidative protection, common in anti-aging lines
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as an active botanical ingredient in standardized herbal extracts and nutraceutical formulations.

Commercial specifications

  • Purity levels typically range from 95% to 98%+ depending on application requirements
  • Dihydrate forms are also available commercially for specific formulation needs
  • Bulk supply is available for industrial-scale formulation, with sophora japonica-derived material being the most common source

Other Names (Synonyms)

quercetol|3',4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavon-3-ol|3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavan-3-ol|3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-on|3,4',5,5',7-pentahydroxyflavone|3,3',4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone|2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-chromen-4-one|2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

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What are the physical properties of Quercetin?

Melting Point 316.5 °C
Boiling Point 363.28°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.3616 (rough estimate)
Appearance Yellow to green yellow crystalline powde
Color Yellowish
Form solid
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC
Refractive Index 1.4790 (estimate)
Log P 1.989 (est)

How is Quercetin classified and handled safely? Learn More

Danger
GHS06· Toxic

Hazard Statements

H301 H301

Precautionary Statements

P264 P264
P270 P270
P321 P321
P330 P330

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Quercetin?

HS Code 29329900
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3
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