Quercetin
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