fisetin Chem.
(fɪˈsiːtɪn, ˈfɪsɪtɪn)
[ad. G. fisettin, f. fisett(holz) young fustic + -in1.]
A yellow crystalline compound, C15H10O6, formerly obtained from young fustic (Rhus cotinus) and various other trees for use as a dye.
| 1865 Chem. News 17 Mar. 126/1 M. Chevreul, who has been almost alone in his chemical researches on fustic, found in it—1. A yellow colouring matter, presenting itself when pure in the form of small crystalline needles, and which he called fissetine [rendering fisettin], or fisetic acid; 2. A red substance. 1959 N. Campbell in E. H. Rodd Chem. Carbon Compounds IVb. viii. 907 A number of naturally occurring hydroxyflavones such as quercetin, luteolin, fisetin, etc. were used as yellow dyestuffs for many centuries. |