Name | Formononetin |
Synonyms | Flavosil Myconate NSC 93360 ForMonentin Formononetin ForMoononetin Red Clover Extract Formononetin (50 mg) ForMononetin (ForMononetol) 7-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone red clover extract_formononetin 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one 7-Hydroxy-3-(4'-Methoxyphenyl)-4H-Benzopyran-4-One |
CAS | 485-72-3 |
EINECS | 207-623-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/C16H12O4/c1-19-12-5-2-10(3-6-12)14-9-20-15-8-11(17)4-7-13(15)16(14)18/h2-9,17H,1H3 |
InChIKey | HKQYGTCOTHHOMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C16H12O4 |
Molar Mass | 268.26 |
Density | 1.1529 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 256-260 °C |
Boling Point | 331.43°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 183.4°C |
Solubility | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone |
Vapor Presure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Colorless needle crystal (acetone) |
Color | White to light beige |
Maximum wavelength(λmax) | ['300nm(EtOH)(lit.)'] |
Merck | 14,4244 |
BRN | 237979 |
pKa | 6.99±0.20(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable for 2 years from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20° for up to 1 month. |
Refractive Index | 1.4350 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00016948 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystalline powder, soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, derived from astragalus rhizome, the inflorescence of the leguminous plant Trifolium pratensel and the branches and leaves with flowers, and extracted from the whole plant of Ononis spinosa. |
Use | For the prevention of breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, improve osteoporosis and improve women's menopausal symptoms have a certain role |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DJ3100114 |
HS Code | 29329990 |
Plant source: | Astragalus |
LogP | 1.7 at 25℃ |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | Formononetin (Formononetol, Biochanin B) is a phytoestrogen Astragalus the roots and is O-methyl isoflavone. |
use | isoflavone in red clover. It has certain effects on preventing breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, improving osteoporosis and improving menopausal symptoms of women. It has antibacterial, antifungal cholesterol-lowering and estrogen-like effects. It has a hypolipidemic effect on experimental animals. It is clinically used as a diuretic. |