Apigenin

Basic Information

Product Name: Apigenin

Specification: Apigenin 98%

Test Method: HPLC

CAS No.: 520-36-5

Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₅

Appearance: Light Yellow Fine Powder

Benefits

• Has the carcinogenic activity of inhibiting carcinogens;

• Used as an antiviral drug to treat HIV and other viral infections;

• Inhibitor of MAP kinase;

• Treats various inflammations;

• Antioxidant;

• Redative and Calming;

• Reduces blood pressure.

• Compared with other flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), it has the characteristics of low toxicity and non-mutagenicity.

Application

• Apigenin is widely used in cosmetics: Apigenin's absorption of ultraviolet rays is concentrated in the B zone (wavelength between 280 and 320nm), which is a strong absorption and can be used in sunscreen cosmetics; In area A (wavelength between 320 and 400nm), the absorption is smaller, so low-concentration Apigenin can be used as a skin darkening agent and added to tanning oil;

• It can be used as a pigment stabilizer in cosmetics, with a recommended dosage of 1%;

• Apigenin can be used in creams; It can be compounded with vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, etc.; it can also be compounded with plant essential oils such as chamomile oil, calendula oil, almond oil, etc.;

• High concentration of Apigenin can inhibit the activity of melanocytes and can be added to cosmetics such as sunscreen, facial cream, essence, lotion, and facial mask;

• It can be used in shampoo and conditioner.