5-''O''-Methylmyricetin is an
''O''-methylated flavonol, a type of
flavonoid. It is the 5-''O''-
methyl
In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula . In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as Me. This hydrocarbon group occurs in ...
derivative of
myricetin
Myricetin is a member of the flavonoid class of polyphenolic compounds, with antioxidant properties. Common dietary sources include vegetables (including tomatoes), fruits (including oranges), nuts, berries, tea, and red wine. Myricetin is struc ...
. It occurs naturally and can also be synthetized.
References
O-methylated flavonols
Pyrogallols
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