Chinese name: Genpisu

English name: Phloretin

Molecular formula: C15H14O5; molecular weight: 274.28; CAS No.: 60-82-2

Structural formula

Physical properties:

Appearance: white acicular crystal; melting point: 260ºC; solubility: soluble in hot water, ethanol, methanol, pentanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, pyridine, glacial acetic acid, etc., insoluble in ether, chloroform and benzene.

Testing method: HPLC

Description: It is extracted from peel and root bark of juicy fruits such as apple and pear, and is a kind of dihydrochalcone.