2. Reference Standards
  3. Food Testing Standards
  4. Flavor Compound Standards

Flavor Compound Standards

Flavor is an expression of smell and taste that is achieved through a variety of chemical processes triggered by molecules. Food flavor is an important attribute of food quality and in some cases determines consumers' food preferences. In addition to playing a key role in taste and smell, flavor molecules can also be involved in regulating metabolism and have an impact on health. In daily life, flavor molecules have absolute application value in food and spices. In scientific research, the study of flavor molecules is helpful to reveal the relationship between food intake and taste perception. Research on the combination behavior of flavor and food components can explore the retention, release and perception of flavor molecules. Most importantly, while exploring multi-sensory flavor perception, the food industry can fully mobilize the enthusiasm of researching new strategies for delicious and healthy food design.

Flavor Compound Standards (316):

Cat. No. Product Name CAS No. Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-B0166R
    L-Ascorbic acid (Standard) 50-81-7
    L-Ascorbic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-Ascorbic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-Ascorbic acid (L-Ascorbate), an electron donor, is an endogenous antioxidant agent. L-Ascorbic acid inhibits selectively Cav3.2 channels with an IC50 of 6.5 μM. L-Ascorbic acid is also a collagen deposition enhancer and an elastogenesis inhibitor. L-Ascorbic acid exhibits anti-cancer effects through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and selective damage to cancer cells.
    L-Ascorbic acid (Standard)
  • HY-18085R
    Quercetin (Standard) 117-39-5
    Quercetin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Quercetin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Quercetin, a natural flavonoid, is a stimulator of recombinant SIRT1 and also a PI3K inhibitor with IC50 of 2.4 μM, 3.0 μM and 5.4 μM for PI3K γ, PI3K δ and PI3K β, respectively.
    Quercetin (Standard)
  • HY-N0455R
    L-Arginine (Standard) 74-79-3
    L-Arginine (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-Arginine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-Arginine ((S)-(+)-Arginine) is the substrate for the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) to generate NO. L-Arginine is transported into vascular smooth muscle cells by the cationic amino acid transporter family of proteins where it is metabolized to nitric oxide (NO), polyamines, or L-proline. L-Arginine is a potent vasodilator, and can be used to induce experimental acute pancreatitis.
    L-Arginine (Standard)
  • HY-Y0781R
    Pyruvic acid (Standard) 127-17-3
    Pyruvic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pyruvic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pyruvic acid is an intermediate metabolite in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
    Pyruvic acid (Standard)
  • HY-N1428R
    Citric acid (standard) 77-92-9
    Citric acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Citric acid (HY-N1428). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Citric acid is a natural preservative and food tartness enhancer. Citric acid induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase and S phase in HaCaT cells. Citric acid cause oxidative damage of the liver by means of the decrease of antioxidative enzyme activities. Citric acid is also an acidulant, emulsifier, sequestrant and buffering agent widely used across many industries.
    Citric acid (standard)
  • HY-W006057R
    3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid (Standard) 759-05-7
    3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid is a precursor of pantothenic acid in Escherichia coli.
    3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid (Standard)
  • HY-B1777R
    Spermine (Standard) 71-44-3
    Spermine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Spermine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Spermine (NSC 268508) functions directly as a free radical scabenger to protect DNA from free radical attack. Spermine has antiviral effects.
    Spermine (Standard)
  • HY-N0215R
    L-Phenylalanine (Standard) 63-91-2
    L-Phenylalanine (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-Phenylalanine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-Phenylalanine ((S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid) is an essential amino acid isolated from Escherichia coli. L-Phenylalanine is a α2δ subunit of voltage-dependent Ca+ channels antagonist with a Ki of 980 nM. L-phenylalanine is a competitive antagonist for the glycine- and glutamate-binding sites of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) (KB of 573 μM ) and non-NMDARs, respectively. L-Phenylalanine is widely used in the production of food flavors and pharmaceuticals.
    L-Phenylalanine (Standard)
  • HY-B0351R
    Taurine (Standard) 107-35-7
    Taurine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Taurine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Taurine, a sulphur-containing amino acid and an organic osmolyte involved in cell volume regulation, provides a substrate for the formation of bile salts, and plays a role in the modulation of intracellular free calcium concentration. Taurine has the ability to activate autophagy in adipocytes.
    Taurine (Standard)
  • HY-B2219R
    Stearic acid (Standard) 57-11-4
    Stearic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Stearic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Stearic acid is a long-chain dietary saturated fatty acid that can significantly reduce visceral fat by inducing apoptosis of preadipocytes. Stearic acid can be used in the study of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
    Stearic acid (Standard)
  • HY-N0351R
    p-Coumaric acid (Standard) 501-98-4
    p-Coumaric acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of p-Coumaric acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. p-Coumaric acid (trans-4-Hydroxycinnamic acid) is an isomer of cinnamic acid with oral activity. p-Coumaric acid inhibits cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis. p-Coumaric acid has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-tumor activities.
    p-Coumaric acid (Standard)
  • HY-W015883R
    Fumaric acid (Standard) 110-17-8
    Fumaric acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Fumaric acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Fumaric acid is an unsaturated dicarbonic acid, an intermediate product of the citric acid cycle that provides intracellular energy in the form of ATP. Fumaric acid exerts anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway dependent on p38 MAPK. Fumaric acid can be used in the study of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
    Fumaric acid (Standard)
  • HY-Y0337R
    L-Cysteine (Standard) 52-90-4
    L-Cysteine (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-Cysteine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-Cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, which acts as a precursor for biologically active molecules such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S), glutathione and taurine. L-Cysteine suppresses ghrelin and reduces appetite in rodents and humans.
    L-Cysteine (Standard)
  • HY-W012722R
    4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (Standard) 816-66-0
    4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (α-Ketoisocaproic acid), an abnormal metabolite, is both a neurotoxin and a metabotoxin.
    4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (Standard)
  • HY-N0294R
    Protocatechuic acid (Standard) 99-50-3
    Protocatechuic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Protocatechuic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Protocatechuic acid is a phenolic compound which exhibits neuroprotective effect.
    Protocatechuic acid (Standard)
  • HY-W001132R
    Indole (standard) 120-72-9
    Indole (Standard) is the analytical standard of Indole. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Indole is an aromatic, heterocyclic, organic compound which widely distributed in the natural environment and can be produced by a variety of bacteria. Indole regulates various aspects of bacterial physiology, including spore formation, plasmid stability, resistance to drugs, biofilm formation, and virulence as an intercellular signal molecule.
    Indole (standard)
  • HY-N0474R
    Tyrosol (Standard) 501-94-0
    Tyrosol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Tyrosol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Tyrosol is a derivative of phenethyl alcohol. Tyrosol attenuates pro-inflammatory cytokines from cultured astrocytes and NF-κB activation. Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects.
    Tyrosol (Standard)
  • HY-N0191R
    Andrographolide (Standard) 5508-58-7
    Andrographolide (Standard) is the analytical standard of Andrographolide. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Andrographolide is a NF-κB inhibitor, which inhibits NF-κB activation through covalent modification of a cysteine residue on p50 in endothelial cells without affecting IκBα degradation or p50/p65 nuclear translocation. Andrographolide has antiviral effects.
    Andrographolide (Standard)
  • HY-W014589R
    2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol (Standard) 96-76-4
    2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol (Standard) is the analytical standard of 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol (HY-W014589). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol (2,4-DTBP) is an orally active RXRα activator and a human estrogen receptor ligand with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, which can induce apoptosis in tumor cells. 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol can activate the RXRα subtype in LXRα/RXRα, PPARγ/RXRα, and hormone receptor β/RXRα. 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol also has antiviral and antifungal activities, and has the potential to inhibit Aβ-induced neurotoxicity. 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol can be used as an intermediate in the preparation of antioxidants and UV stabilizers, and is also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and fragrances.
    2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol (Standard)
  • HY-N0216R
    Benzoic acid (Standard) 65-85-0
    Benzoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Benzoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Benzoic acid is an aromatic alcohol existing naturally in many plants and is a common additive to food, drinks, cosmetics and other products. It acts as preservatives through inhibiting both bacteria and fungi.
    Benzoic acid (Standard)