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Table 3 Characteristic chemical shifts for flavonoids [29]

From: Flavonoids: isolation, characterization, and health benefits

Chemical shifts (ppm)

1H

2–3

H-3 (flavanone, CH3 aromatic)

4–6

H-2 (dihydroflavonol, flavanone)

6–8

A and B ring protons

8–8.5

H-2 (isoflavone)

12–14

5-OH when C═O at C4 (DMSO d6)

Chemical shifts (ppm)

13C

28–35

C-4 (flavanol)

40–80

Non-oxygenated (C-2,-C-3-flavanone/flavanol)

90–125 (with ortho/para oxygenation)

Non-oxygenated aromatic carbons

125–135 (para substitution)

Non-oxygenated aromatic carbons

130–150 (with ortho/para oxygenation)

Oxygenated aromatic carbons

155–165 (no ortho/para oxygenation)

Oxygenated aromatic carbons

170–210

C═O