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Myricetin

Myricetin

IUPAC name	3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4-chromenone
Other names	Cannabiscetin Myricetol Myricitin
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem	5281672
SMILES	Oc1cc(O)c2c(=O)c(O)c(oc2c1)c3cc(O)c(O)c(O)c3
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₁₀O₈
Molar mass	318.2351
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Myricetin is a naturally-occurring flavonoid found in many grapes, berries, fruits, vegetables, herbs, as well as other plants. Walnuts are a rich dietary source. Myricetin has antioxidant properties. It is commonly found in the form of glycosides, such as myricitrin.

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In vitro research suggests that myricetin in high concentrations can modify LDL cholesterol such that uptake by white blood cells is increased. A Finnish study correlated high myricetin consumption with lowered rates of prostate cancer.^[1]