Something about Naringin

　　Naringin is a flavonoid compound found in grapefruit, naringin gives grapefruit its characteristic bitter flavor. Grapefruit processors attempt to select fruits with a low naringin content, and often blend juices obtained from different grapefruit varieties to obtain the desired degree of bitterness.

　　The chemical formula of the compound is C27H32O14. It has a molecular weight of 580.53 and in its purest form, the compound appears as a yellow powder. Chemically, it is a conjugate of a sugar molecule and naringenin, which is another flavonoid present in grapefruit.



　　
　　EINECS:233-566-4

　　Appearance:beige to yellowish powder

　　CAS Registry Number:10236-47-2

　　Melting Point:166℃

　　Boiling Point:928.1°C at 760 mmHg

　　Refractive index:-84°C(C=2,EtOH)

　　Flash Point:928.1 °C  at 760 mmHg

　　Molecular Formula:C27H32O14

　　Stability:stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

　　Usage:Antioxidant,antifungal