Chinese name | 橙皮素 |
English name | Hesperetin |
Main plant sources | Orange, lemon |
MW, molecular weight | C16H14O6、302.27 |
CAS NO | 520-33-2 |
Purity / Specifications | 90.0%、95.0%、98.0% |
Hesperetin is a natural flavonoid that is widely found in Rutaceae fruits. It is mainly derived from the enzymatic hydrolysis of hesperidin in a yellowish needle like crystalline form, and is widely used in food, drug, and health products.
Hesperetin as a flavor raw material was included in the FEMA catalog in 2007 with the code fema4313; In 2017, it is listed in the list of food additives in China GB2760, code N375.