Citrus Bioflavones

Latin Name:Citrus Aurantium L.

Family: Rutaceace

Plant of Seed: Fruit.

Source: Natural Citrus bioflavonoids are obtained directly from fruit of citrus fruits or unripe little Citrus fruits. Then the main ingredients from different citrus species, such as Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange or Mandarine are total different. The main Citrus bioflavonoid obtained from little orange is Hesperidine which is almost insoluble in water, but from grapefruit the main bioflavonids are naringin and Neohesperidin which are soluble in water.

Active Ingredient: Bioflavones

Introduction:
Bioflavonoids are a group of plant pigments that are responsible for the colors of many flowers and fruits. Citrus bioflavonoids are the bioflavonoids found in citrus fruits. The common citrus bioflavonoids include Apigenin, Diosmin, Diosmetin, Esperidin, Hesperidin, Hesperitin, Naringin, Naringenin, Narirutin, Neohesperidin, Nobiletin, Quercetin, Rutin, Tangeretin, Tangeritin.

Appearance: Fine cream colored or whitish powder

Odour&Taste: Characteristic.

Main Bioflavones: Hesperetin (4-Methoxy-3,5,7-trihydroxyflavanone)

CAS#: 520-33-2

Molecular Formula: C16H14O6

Molecular Weight: 302.2788

Boiling Point: 586.2°C at 760 mmHg

Pharmacological Function:

1. Resistant to oxidation activity, includes to clear away single turn oxygen, peroxide, hydroxide radical and other free radical

2. Prevent circulatory system to be harmed by ill, make capillary vessel more flexible, resist platelet aggregation and regulate cardiovascular

3. Resistant to inflammation and hyper susceptibility

4. Resistant to bacterium, include epiphyte and bacteria etc.

5. Restrain tumor

6. UV protector

Application:

Pharmaceutical raw materials

Food and drink foe health care

Cosmetic

Food additive

Packing: Packed in fiber drum,LDPE bag inside.Net weight:25kg/drum.

Storage: Keep tightly closed,store away from moisture,strong heat and sunlight.

Shelf Time: 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions.