RUTIN- ▸ Cosmetic antioxidant: Flavonoid antioxidant for personal-care formulations.
- ▸ Skin and hair conditioning: Conditioning ingredient.
- ▸ Dietary supplements: Flavonoid (rutoside) raw material.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Rutin (CAS 153-18-4; C27H30O16), the flavonol glycoside quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, supplied as a fine powder. It is used as an antioxidant and as a skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations, and as a flavonoid raw material for dietary supplements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rutin used for?
Rutin (CAS 153-18-4; C27H30O16) is the flavonol glycoside quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, supplied as a fine powder. It is used as a flavonoid antioxidant and skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations and as a flavonoid (rutoside) raw material for dietary supplements.
What is rutin's chemical identity and molecular formula?
Rutin is quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, a flavonol glycoside with molecular formula C27H30O16, CAS 153-18-4. The NF designation indicates it is supplied to a National Formulary monograph standard. It falls under HS heading 2938.10.
Is rutin water-soluble?
Rutin has limited water solubility and is only sparingly soluble in cold water; it is more soluble in hot water and in polar solvents such as alcohols and pyridine. Formulators often address this with solubilization strategies or by using it in suspension. Confirm specifics against the SDS and technical data.
What does NF grade mean for rutin?
NF (National Formulary) indicates the material is tested and supplied to meet the relevant compendial monograph for identity and purity. Request the CoA to confirm assay and the specific monograph parameters met for your lot.
How is bulk rutin NF packaged and quoted?
As a fine powder it is typically supplied in fiber drums or kraft bags lined for moisture protection, with quantity from kilos to drums. Pricing is by grade and volume rather than list price; submit a bulk RFQ for a current quote, CoA, and SDS.