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Biochanin A

Catalog No. B387250 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
IUPAC Traditional name
biochanin
Synonyms
5,7-Dihydroxy-4’-methoxyisoflavone

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 491-80-5

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White Solid
Melting Point 210-213°C
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
An isoflavone with anticancer proliferation, differentiation and chemopreventitive properties. Inhibits metabolic activation of benzo[a]pyrene.

REFERENCES

  • Chae, Y.H., et al.: Chem. Biol. Interactions, 82, 181 (1992)
  • Jing, Y. and Waxman, S.: Anticancer Res., 15(1992)
  • 1147 (1995)