Lavitol (Dihydroquercetin)
Lavitol (Dihydroquercetin) is a product featuring Dihydroquercetin (Taxifolin)—a natural antioxidant of plant origin, bioflavonoid.
Physico-chemical characteristics
Model of Dihydroquercetin (Taxifolin)
Chemical formula:
С15Н12О7
Molecular weight:
304.26
Synonyms:
- (+)-Dihydroquercetin;
- 2,3-Dihydroquercetin;
- (2R,3R)-Dihydroquercetin;
- Taxifolin;
- Distylin;
- Flavone- 2,3-dihydro-3,3',4',5,7-pentahydroxy-;
- Catechin hydrate.
Lavitol (Dihydroqurcetin)
Organoleptic characteristics:
- Appearance:
Powder of white to white-cream color. - Taste:
Wood bitterness. - Mass fraction of moisture:
Not more than 10.0% - Mass fraction of Dihydroquercetin (Taxifolin):
Not less than 88%
Basic properties:
According to chemical properties dihydroquercetin is an active antioxidant that could slow down oxidative reactions. By that, the level of antioxidative activity allows to put dihydroquercetin on the first positions among the substances with similar spectrum of action. Moreover, dihydroquercetin strengthens capillary walls, has anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective properties that gives an opportunity to use dihydroquercetin in production of bioactive food additives, remedies, foodstuff, cosmetic products, feedstuff, plant growth stimulants.
Solubility data:
| Solvent | Not dissolved | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|
| Not polar solvent(hexane, chloroform) | × | − |
| Oils, including vegetable oils | − | Weak solubility |
| Acetone | − | × |
| Water | − |
|
| Aqueous-alcohol medium | − | from 0.1 to 11%, depending on the mass fraction of alcohol (30-90%) |
| Propylene glycol | − | 30% |
| Alcohol | − | at temperature 20°C 250 g/L in the ratio of 1:3 (1 — alcohol, 3 — Dihydroquercetin) |
Data about certificates
Quality certificates on products made of Taxifolin
- Technical requirements ТУ 9325-001-70692152-07
- Sanitary-epidemiological conclusion 77.99.34.932.Т.000719.04.07 issued on 04/12/2007
- Certificate of State Registration 77.99.26.9.У.2490.4.07 issued on 04/12/2007
The analytical laboratory of the enterprise regularly tests products by means of HPLC method.
Lavitol (Dihydroquercetin) is intended for application in dietary supplements and food industry (meat, dairy, fat and oils, liquor, confectionary, and beverages).
