Isolation and identification of three new flavones from Achillea millefolium L

J Pharm Sci. 1975 Nov;64(11):1838-42. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600641119.

Abstract

Column chromatography on silica gel of a petroleum ether extract of the flowering heads of Achillea millefolium L. allowed three flavones to be separated and identified. Spectral studies (PMR, mass spectrometry, and UV) and a comparison with data for compounds reported in the literature established the flavones as 5-hydroxy-3,6,7,4'-tetramethoxyflavone, artemetin, and casticin. These compounds have not been reported previously as constituents of A. millefolium.

MeSH terms

  • Flavonoids / analysis
  • Flavonoids / isolation & purification*
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Plants, Medicinal / analysis*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Flavonoids