Biochanin A

Synonym: 491-80-5; Biochanin A; Biochanin; 4'-Methylgenistein; 5,7-Dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone; 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one; Olmelin; Pratensol; 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one; Biochanine A; 4-Methylgenistein; Genistein 4-methyl ether; 5,7-Dihydrox -4'-methoxyisoflavone

MDL: MFCD00006839
CAS Number: 491-80-5
Compound CID: 5280373

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Biochanin A, an isoflavone phytoestrogen, that is a selective agonist at ER-β estrogen receptors and may have chemopreventive efficacy against breast cancer.

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₁₂O₅

Source

The germ part of seeds of Cicer arietinum L.

Form

White needle crystal

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in DMSO, mixed solvents of chloroform and methanol, hot methanol, insoluble in petroleum ether, chloroform and other solvents.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

212-216°C

Applications

Biochanin A can be used for antifungal and antitumor effect experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask