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Formononetin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 7-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one, 7-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromone, 7-Hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone, Biochanin B, Daidzein 4′-methyl ether, Formonetin, Formononetol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₆H₁₂O₄
• CAS Number: 485-72-3
• Molecular Weight: 268.26
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749908
• MDL number: MFCD00016948
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 237979

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: formononetin
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule); pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: COc1ccc(cc1)C2=COc3cc(O)ccc3C2=O
• InChI: 1S/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
• InChI key: HKQYGTCOTHHOMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Isoflavone found in red clover. Effective against Giardia lamblia infection, at least partially by inducing detachment of trophozoites from intestinal mucosa.

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

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable