Tangeretin Cas number: 481-53-8 Herb Source: Bark and pericarp of Citrus nobilis Lour. Synonyms: 5,6,7,8,42-Pentamethoxyflavone, Ponkanetin Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight : C20H20O7372.38 Melting Point and solubility: mp50^51. Insoluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and ether. Brief: white needletangeretin belongs to Flavonoid Pharmacology: Anti-fungal action, anticarcinogenic effect. It can inhibit the proliferation of sub-tumour cells in vitro and inhibit the release of basophil histamine. It can also inhibit the shrinkage of smooth muscle cells.