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Genistein

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 4′,5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone, 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₁₀O₅
• CAS Number: 446-72-0
• Molecular Weight: 270.24
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749932
• MDL number: MFCD00016952
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 263823

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: genistein
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: Oc1ccc(cc1)C2=COc3cc(O)cc(O)c3C2=O
• InChI: 1S/C15H10O5/c16-9-3-1-8(2-4-9)11-7-20-13-6-10(17)5-12(18)14(13)15(11)19/h1-7,16-18H
• InChI key: TZBJGXHYKVUXJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
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Application

Genistein USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Powdered Red Clover
• Powdered Red Clover Extract
• Powdered Soy Isoflavones Extract
• Red Clover
• Red Clover Aerial Parts Isoflavone Aglycones Dry Extract
• Red Clover Tablets
• Soy Isoflavones Capsules

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibitor of tyrosine protein kinase; competitive inhibitor of ATP in other protein kinase reactions. Antiangiogenic agent, down-regulates the transcription of genes involved in controlling angiogenesis.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable