Alpinetin
Description
Alpinetin (CAS 36052-37-6) is a naturally occurring flavanone extracted primarily from Alpinia katsumadai and related botanical sources. It functions as a bioactive antioxidant ingredient used across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life sciences applications.
In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, this compound is incorporated as an active botanical ingredient in capsules, tablets, and standardized herbal extracts. These applications typically target antioxidant support and metabolic health.
Biotechnology and life sciences researchers source it as a reference standard or tool compound for in vitro assay work and mechanistic studies. It is essential for laboratories requiring high-purity plant-derived phenolic compounds for testing.
Food and beverage formulators apply it in functional product development where plant-derived antioxidant actives are required. This helps manufacturers meet clean-label or botanical positioning requirements for modern consumer markets.
It is also evaluated in cosmetic-adjacent formulations where oxidative stability from a natural phenolic source is a formulation requirement. The compound provides a stable, plant-based alternative to synthetic antioxidants in topical applications.
The product is supplied as a fine powder, typically off-white to pale yellow in appearance. It is available in research-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications to meet various industry compliance needs.
Purity levels commonly range from 98% upward as confirmed by HPLC analysis. Packaging is offered in small analytical quantities through to larger bulk formats depending on application stage and sourcing requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | >260 °C |
| Boiling Point | 494.9±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.284±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Color | White |
| Form | powder |
Documentation
Other Names
Hawthorn Leaf Extract|(2S)-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one|(-)-alpinetin
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