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Iridin

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Formula
  
C24H26O13

Melting point
  
208 °C

Molar mass
  
522.45 g/mol

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Iridin is an isoflavone, a type of flavonoid. It is the 7-glucoside of irigenin and can be isolated from several species of irises like orris root, Iris florentina or Iris versicolor, also commonly known as the larger blue flag. It can also be found in Iris kemaonensis.

The compound is toxic and these plants have been mentioned as causing poisoning in humans and animals.

References

Iridin Wikipedia


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