Icariin

CAS : 489-32-7
Molecular Formula : C33H40O15
Formula Weight : 676.66g/mol
Description : 
Icariin is a flavonol, a type of flavonoid. It is the prenyl acetylation of kaempferide 3,7-O-diglycoside.In particular, icariin has been demonstrated to act as a PDE5 inhibitor and to enhance the production of bioactive nitric oxide,as well as mimicking the effects of testosterone.It also shows antioxidant,antidepressant and nootropic effects in animal studies, as well as stimulating osteoblast activity in bone tissue which has been linked to a possible therapeutic role in the treatment of osteoporosis.