Brevifolin is a bioactive compound found in pomegranate.[1] The pharmacological profile of brevifolin is reported similar to ellagic acid, particularly with regards to absorption, distribution, and elimination rates.[2]

Brevifolin
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-(2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H12O4/c1-6(11)10-8(12)4-7(13-2)5-9(10)14-3/h4-5,12H,1-3H3
    Key: FBUBVLUPUDBFME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C10H12O4/c1-6(11)10-8(12)4-7(13-2)5-9(10)14-3/h4-5,12H,1-3H3
    Key: FBUBVLUPUDBFME-UHFFFAOYAY
  • CC(=O)C1=C(C=C(C=C1OC)OC)O
Properties
C10H12O4
Molar mass 196.202 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

References

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  1. ^ Hussein, Sahar A.M; Barakat, Heba H; Merfort, Irmgard; Nawwar, Mahmoud A.M (1997). "Tannins from the leaves of Punica granatum". Phytochemistry. 45 (4): 819–823. doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(96)00888-6.
  2. ^ "Determination and pharmacokinetic study of brevifolin in rat after ig administration of pomegranate leaf extract". Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin. 21 (3): 369–372. 2005.