Description
IUPAC Name: 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
InChI: InChI=1S/C16H12O5/c1-20-11-4-2-9(3-5-11)12-8-21-14-7-10(17)6-13(18)15(14)16(12)19/h2-8,17-18H,1H3
InChIKey: WUADCCWRTIWANL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O
Isomeric SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O
Synonyms: biochanin A; 491-80-5; Biochanin; 4′-Methylgenistein; 5,7-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one; Pratensol; Biochanine A; …
Botanical Source: Trifolium pratense L.
Product Overview
High-purity Biochanin A, a naturally occurring O-methylated isoflavone predominantly found in red clover (Trifolium pratense), offers significant potential for pharmaceutical research and nutraceutical development.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O₅
- Molecular Weight: 284.26 g/mol
- Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
- Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
- Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, and ethanol; limited solubility in aqueous solutions
Key Features & Benefits
- Natural phytoestrogen compound with documented bioactivity
- Isolated through advanced purification techniques
- Consistent batch-to-batch quality
- Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis provided
- Full structural verification data is available
Research Applications
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Pharmaceutical Development
- Hormone-dependent cancer research
- Osteoporosis studies
- Metabolic disorder investigations
- Anti-inflammatory research
- Antioxidant studies
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Biomedical Research
- Estrogen receptor studies
- Cell signaling pathway analysis
- Enzyme inhibition research
- Drug metabolism investigations
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Nutraceutical Development
- Women’s health supplements
- Bone health formulations
- Anti-aging product development
Storage & Handling
- Store at -20°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
- Stable for 2 years under recommended storage conditions
- Stock solution preparation guidelines available
Quality Assurance
- Manufactured under strict quality control
- Complete analytical documentation
- Validated testing methods
- Traceable lot numbers
- Stability data available
Research Support
BIORLAB provides:
- Technical consultation
- Analytical method support
- Custom synthesis options
- Regulatory documentation
- Application Guidance
This premium-grade Biochanin A is specifically designed for research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and nutraceutical manufacturers advancing therapeutic development and scientific research.
For research and development purposes only. Not for human consumption or direct use.