Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for Rutin had been prepared through solution polymerization by redox initiation. The effects of monomers, crosslinker, initiators, polymerization time, and temperature on adsorption selectivity for Rutin were investigated and optimized. The structure and surface morphology of MIP were evaluated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The synthesized MIP under the optimal conditions showed a specific recognition of Rutin from the mixture of Rutin and Isorhamnetin. And the maximal separation degree of Rutin was 5.0. (C) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 123: 903-912, 2012