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Formononetin

Catalog No. F693200 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 485-72-3 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
IUPAC Traditional name
formononetin
Synonyms
Formonentin
7-Hydroxy-4'-methoxy- isoflavone
Formonetin
NSC 93360
Biochanin B
Formononetol
7-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
7-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
Daidzein 4'-methyl ether
Flavosil
Myconate
7-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 485-72-3

PROPERTIES

Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 255-257°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Refrigerator
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DETAILS

Description (English)
Formononetin is an isoflavone found as one of the main plant estrogens in animal feed. When metabolized in the rumen this compound transforms into a potent estrogen.

REFERENCES

  • Matin, A., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 52, 6835 (2009)
  • Chang, T., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 57, 9706 (2009)
  • Yu, J., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 50, 939 (2009)
  • Yang, Y., et al.: Biol. Pharm. Bull., 32, 1289 (2009)