Description
IUPAC Name: 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
InChI: 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
InChIKey: HKQYGTCOTHHOMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3=C(C2=O)C=CC(=C3)O
Isomeric SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3=C(C2=O)C=CC(=C3)O
Synonyms: formononetin; 485-72-3; Biochanin B; Formononetol; 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one; 7-Hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one; Neochanin; …
Botanical Source: Astragali radix
Product Overview
Formononetin is a bioactive isoflavone with significant phytoestrogen, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. BIORLAB provides high-purity formononetin isolated through advanced chromatographic techniques for pharmaceutical research applications.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O₄
- Molecular Weight: 268.26 g/mol
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
- Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, methanol, ethanol
- Melting Point: 259-260°C
Storage and Handling
- Store at -20°C in sealed containers
- Protect from light and moisture
- Stability: 2 years when properly stored
- Stock solution: Prepare in DMSO
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
Key Research Applications
Estrogen Research
- Phytoestrogen mechanisms
- Estrogen receptor studies
- Hormone-dependent pathways
- Menopausal research
Cancer Research
- Anti-proliferative studies
- Apoptosis mechanisms
- Angiogenesis investigation
- Cell cycle regulation
Anti-inflammatory Studies
- NF-κB pathway investigation
- Cytokine modulation
- Oxidative stress research
- Inflammatory mediator regulation
Quality Assurance
- HPLC purity analysis
- Structure verified by NMR
- Complete Certificate of Analysis
- Batch-specific documentation
- Stringent quality control
Research Benefits
- High biological activity
- Excellent batch consistency
- Comprehensive documentation
- Enhanced stability
- Superior purity
Research Applications Highlights
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Hormonal Studies
- Estrogen receptor binding
- Hormone signaling
- Receptor modulation
- Endocrine research
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Cancer Research
- Cell proliferation
- Apoptotic pathways
- Metastasis studies
- Anti-angiogenic effects
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Cellular Mechanisms
- Signal transduction
- Gene expression
- Protein interactions
- Enzyme modulation
Why Choose BIORLAB’s Formononetin?
- Industry-leading purity
- Expert technical support
- Full analytical documentation
- Competitive Pricing
- Global shipping capability
- Custom synthesis options
Technical Support
- Method development assistance
- Analytical protocols
- Stability data
- Storage recommendations
- Application Guidance
For research use only. Not for human consumption or therapeutic use.