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QUERCETINE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Dietetics
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quercetin
1, record 1, English, quercetin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cyanidenolon 1522 2, record 1, English, cyanidenolon%201522
correct
- 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy- 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 3, record 1, English, 2%2D%283%2C4%2Ddihydroxyphenyl%29%2D3%2C5%2C7%2Dtrihydroxy%2D%204H%2D1%2Dbenzopyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
- meletin 4, record 1, English, meletin
correct
- 3,3'4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone 3, record 1, English, 3%2C3%274%27%2C5%2C7%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct
- 3,5,7,3'4'-pentahydroxyflavone 3, record 1, English, 3%2C5%2C7%2C3%274%27%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct
- 3,3'4',5,7-penthydroxyflavone 5, record 1, English, 3%2C3%274%27%2C5%2C7%2Dpenthydroxyflavone
correct
- quercetol 3, record 1, English, quercetol
correct
- quercitin 6, record 1, English, quercitin
correct
- quercitron 5, record 1, English, quercitron
correct
- quertine 3, record 1, English, quertine
correct
- sophoretin 2, record 1, English, sophoretin
correct
- 3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavon-3-ol 7, record 1, English, 3%27%2C4%27%2C5%2C7%2Dtetrahydroxyflavon%2D3%2Dol
correct
- yellow flavin 8, record 1, English, yellow%20flavin
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow crystalline flavonol pigment that occurs usually in the form of glycosides (as quercitrin and rutin) in various plants and in the form of the dihydro derivative in Douglas fir, and that is used as an antioxidant, an absorber of ultraviolet rays, in rubber, plastics and vegetable oils. 9, record 1, English, - quercetin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quercetin is a polyphenolic bioflavonoid or flavonoid, more specifically classified as a flavonol. ... Bioflavonoids are ... commonly found in plants that are used as medicinal herbs like Hypericum perforatum (St. Johns Wort) and Sambucus nigra L (Elder flower). Quercetin is highly abundant in food and beverage sources that are part of the human diet such as broccoli, lettuce, apples, tomatoes, onions, wine, tea, and coffee. 10, record 1, English, - quercetin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H-: The "H-" must be italicized. 5, record 1, English, - quercetin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
yellow flavin: commercial name. 11, record 1, English, - quercetin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H5O2 or C15H10O7 12, record 1, English, - quercetin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Diététique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- quercétine
1, record 1, French, querc%C3%A9tine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cyanidénolon 1522 2, record 1, French, cyanid%C3%A9nolon%201522
correct, masculine noun
- 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphényl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H- 1-benzopyran-4-one 2, record 1, French, 2%2D%283%2C4%2Ddihydroxyph%C3%A9nyl%29%2D3%2C5%2C7%2Dtrihydroxy%2D4H%2D%201%2Dbenzopyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- mélétine 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9l%C3%A9tine
correct, feminine noun
- 3,3’4’,5,7-pentahydroxyflavone 2, record 1, French, 3%2C3%26rsquo%3B4%26rsquo%3B%2C5%2C7%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct, feminine noun
- 3,5,7,3’4’-pentahydroxyflavone 2, record 1, French, 3%2C5%2C7%2C3%26rsquo%3B4%26rsquo%3B%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct, feminine noun
- 3,3’4’,5,7-penthydroxyflavone 2, record 1, French, 3%2C3%26rsquo%3B4%26rsquo%3B%2C5%2C7%2Dpenthydroxyflavone
feminine noun
- quercétol 4, record 1, French, querc%C3%A9tol
correct, masculine noun
- quercitine 2, record 1, French, quercitine
correct, feminine noun
- quercitron 4, record 1, French, quercitron
correct, masculine noun
- quertine 2, record 1, French, quertine
correct, feminine noun
- sophorétine 2, record 1, French, sophor%C3%A9tine
correct, feminine noun
- 3’,4’,5,7-tétrahydroxyflavon-3-ol 2, record 1, French, 3%26rsquo%3B%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9trahydroxyflavon%2D3%2Dol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] quercétine [est un] flavonol [...] qui se rencontre sous forme d’hétéroside dans le houblon, le marronnier, le quercitron, le thé, etc., et qui est utilisé comme colorant jaune de la laine et de la soie. 5, record 1, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La quercétine est un flavonoïde de type flavonol. [...] de nombreuses plantes médicinales doivent leur efficacité à leur fort taux en quercétine. 6, record 1, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre «quercétol» avec «quercitol». 7, record 1, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
H- : La lettre «H-» s’écrit en italique. 2, record 1, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H10O7 ou C15H5O2(OH)5 8, record 1, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Dietética
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- quercetina
1, record 1, Spanish, quercetina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- méletina 2, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A9letina
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C15H5O2 or C15H10O7 3, record 1, Spanish, - quercetina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one
1, record 2, English, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 1, record 2, English, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2D1%2Dbenzopyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
- 3-hydroxyflavone 2, record 2, English, 3%2Dhydroxyflavone
correct
- flavonol 3, record 2, English, flavonol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colourless crystalline flavone derivative [of which] many of the derivatives ... are yellow plant pigments. 4, record 2, English, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one: The capital letter "H" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one: CAS name. 1, record 2, English, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
flavonol: This term is used as a synonym of the 3-hydroxyflavone compound, but also as a generic term used to refer to any of the derivatives of this compound, many of which are yellow plant pigments, and is, in this latter case, usually used in the plural. 5, record 2, English, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H10O3 5, record 2, English, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 3-hydroxy-2-phényl-4H-chromén-4-one
1, record 2, French, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D4H%2Dchrom%C3%A9n%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- 3-hydroxyflavone 1, record 2, French, 3%2Dhydroxyflavone
correct, feminine noun
- flavonol 2, record 2, French, flavonol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- hydroxy-3 flavone 3, record 2, French, hydroxy%2D3%20flavone
former designation, avoid, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
flavonol : Dénomination courante de l'hydroxy-3 flavone [...] dont dérivent de nombreux colorants importants, comme la fisétine, le kaempférol, la morine et la quercétine. 4, record 2, French, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D4H%2Dchrom%C3%A9n%2D4%2Done
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxy-2-phényl-4H-chromén-4-one : La lettre majuscule «H» s’écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D4H%2Dchrom%C3%A9n%2D4%2Done
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
flavonol : Ce terme est aussi utilisé, la plupart du temps au pluriel, comme générique pour désigner les dérivés de la 3-hydroxyflavone (voir aussi cette fiche). 5, record 2, French, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D4H%2Dchrom%C3%A9n%2D4%2Done
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H10O3 5, record 2, French, - 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D4H%2Dchrom%C3%A9n%2D4%2Done
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biología vegetal
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- flavonol
1, record 2, Spanish, flavonol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C15H10O3 2, record 2, Spanish, - flavonol
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- quercitrin
1, record 3, English, quercitrin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- quercimelin 2, record 3, English, quercimelin
correct
- quercitroside 2, record 3, English, quercitroside
correct
- red flavin 3, record 3, English, red%20flavin
correct, see observation
- quercetin-3-L-rhamnoside 4, record 3, English, quercetin%2D3%2DL%2Drhamnoside
correct
- thujin 4, record 3, English, thujin
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bitter pale yellow crystalline glycoside ... obtained esp. from quercitron bark and yielding quercetrin and rhamnose on hydrolysis. 5, record 3, English, - quercitrin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quercitrin [is] used as a textile dye. 6, record 3, English, - quercitrin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quercitrin is known commercially as "red flavin". 7, record 3, English, - quercitrin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula : C21H20O11 7, record 3, English, - quercitrin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Chimie
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- quercitrine
1, record 3, French, quercitrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- querciméline 2, record 3, French, quercim%C3%A9line
correct, feminine noun
- quercitrinoside 2, record 3, French, quercitrinoside
correct, masculine noun
- quercitroside 2, record 3, French, quercitroside
correct
- quercitrin 3, record 3, French, quercitrin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La quercitrine, glucoside constitué de la quercétine et du rhamnose [...] est une substance jaune cristalline très répandue dans le règne végétal. Elle a été isolée pour la première fois de Quercus tinctoria dont elle a pris le nom. 4, record 3, French, - quercitrine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C21H20O11 5, record 3, French, - quercitrine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Química
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- quercitrina
1, record 3, Spanish, quercitrina
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C21H20O11 2, record 3, Spanish, - quercitrina
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