Antioxidants
REACH
Myricetin
CAS Number
529-44-2
EC Number
208-463-2
What is Myricetin?
Myricetin (CAS 529-44-2), also known as Myricetol, is a naturally occurring flavonoid extracted primarily from berries, grapes, herbs, and bark.
Where is Myricetin used?
- Food and beverage: natural colorant and flavoring agent in functional beverages, fortified foods, and specialty health products
- Cosmetics: stabilizing antioxidant in skin care, protecting formulations from oxidative degradation
- Personal care: natural pigmentation in creams and serums
- Nutraceuticals: active antioxidant ingredient in capsules, tablets, and functional food products
- Pharmaceutical research: reference standard or active botanical extract for investigational formulations targeting oxidative stress pathways
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 95% to 98%+, confirmed by HPLC
- Bulk quantities for industrial buyers; smaller research quantities for formulation development
Other Names (Synonyms)
Myricetol|3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one|Myricitin|3,3',4',5,5',7-Hexahydroxyflavone|3,5,7,3',4',5'-Hexahydroxyflavone|3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one|3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one|4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-
What are the physical properties of Myricetin?
Melting Point 357 °C
Boiling Point 377.41°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.4222 (rough estimate)
Appearance brown-yellow to brown-green crystalline powder
Color Yellowish Brown
Form crystalline
Water Solubility Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide,dimethyl formamide and ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Refractive Index 1.4395 (estimate)
Log P 1.206 (est)
How is Myricetin classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Myricetin?
HS Code 29329990
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3