Chalcones

Chalcones are a class of organic compounds belonging to the flavonoid family, characterized by their structure consisting of two aromatic rings linked by a three-carbon α,β-unsaturated carbonyl system. This structure gives chalcones their distinctive chemical and biological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. Chalcones are naturally occurring compounds found in a variety of plants, where they often serve as precursors in the biosynthesis of more complex flavonoids. They are also synthesized in the laboratory for their potential therapeutic applications, particularly in pharmaceutical research for developing new drugs targeting various diseases.