| Iupacname | 8-(β-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-7-hydroxy-6-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one |
|---|---|
| Systematicname | 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-8-{[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one |
Fraxin is a glucoside of fraxetin.[1] Fraxin extracted from ash bark exhibits fluorescence in aqueous solution.[2] A blue/green luminescence can be observed by soaking ash twigs in hot water.
Bibliography
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