Methyl Hesperidin (Methyl Hesperidin) is a flavonoid extracted from citrus plants and belongs to the dihydroflavonoid glycosides group. Its chemical name is 3′-methyl-7-(rhamnose-L-glucose) hesperidin, molecular formula C₂₉H₃₆O₁₅, molecular weight of about 626. Methyl Hesperidin has a wide range of applications in the field of food, medicine and cosmetics.
1. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: yellow or light yellow crystalline powder.
Solubility: soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone, almost insoluble in ether.
Stability: strong hygroscopicity, need to be stored in a cool and dry place.
2. Physiological Functions
Antioxidant effect:
Methyl Hesperidin can scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation and protect cells from oxidative damage.
Anti-inflammatory effect:
By inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators, reduce the inflammatory response, chronic inflammatory diseases have a potential therapeutic effect.
Improvement of microcirculation:
Enhance capillary resistance, reduce capillary permeability, prevent and treat capillary hemorrhage and gum bleeding.
Antiviral and antibacterial effects:
Large doses can inhibit the reproduction of influenza virus and have certain antibacterial activity.
Whitening and skin care effects:
It can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and reduce the production of melanin, and can be used to treat dark spots, freckles and other skin diseases.
Cardiovascular protective effect:
Improve myocardial ischemia, regulate blood lipid, prevent atherosclerosis.
3. Application fields
Pharmaceutical field:
Used in the treatment of hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cerebral hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, gum bleeding and other diseases. Used in conjunction with vitamin C, the therapeutic effect is better.
Cosmetic field:
As whitening agent, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, added to whitening spot removal products, anti-aging skin care products.
Food field:
As a natural coloring and nutritional supplement, used in beverages, candy, condiments and other food products to give the product yellow color and enhance the nutritional value.
Oral care products:
Added to toothpaste to inhibit plaque formation, eliminate bad breath, and prevent influenza virus infection.
Nail care products:
Prevent nails from turning yellow and treat the problem of overly brittle and soft nails.