Genistein

Synonym: 446-72-0; Genistein; Prunetol; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; Genisterin; Genisteol; Sophoricol; 5,7,4'-Trihydroxyisoflavone; Bonistein; Differenol A; 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one; 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone

MDL: MFCD00016952
CAS Number: 446-72-0
Compound CID: 5280961

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Genistein is a naturally occurring compound that structurally belongs to a class of compounds known as isoflavones.

Molecular Formula

C₁₅H₁₀O₅

Source

The rhizomes of Genista tinctoria Linn

Form

Light yellow dendritic needle crystal powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in commonly used organic solvents, almost insoluble in water, soluble in dilute alkali and turns yellow.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

297°C-298°C

Applications

Genistein can be used for antioxidant, estrogen, and anti-estrogen property experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask