Formononetin (Cat.No:I003709) is a natural isoflavone found in various plants, including red clover and soybeans. It exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and estrogenic properties. Formononetin has been studied for its potential health benefits, including its role in promoting bone health, cardiovascular protection, and anticancer effects.
Catalog Number | I003709 |
CAS Number | 485-72-3 |
Synonyms | Biochanin B;NSC 93360 |
Molecular Formula | C16H12O4 |
Purity | 95% |
Target | anti-cancer |
Solubility | DMSO: 200 mg/mL |
Storage | 3 years -20℃ powder |
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 |
SMILES | COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3=C(C2=O)C=CC(=C3)O |
Reference | <p style=/line-height:25px/> <br>[2]. Zhang X, et al. Formononetin induces apoptosis in PC-3 prostate cancer cells through enhancing the Bax/Bcl-2 ratios and regulating the p38/Akt pathway. Nutr Cancer. 2014;66(4):656-61. <br>[3]. Chen J, et al. Formononetin induces cell cycle arrest of human breast cancer cells via IGF1/PI3K/Akt pathways in vitro and in vivo. Horm Metab Res. 2011 Sep;43(10):681-6. </p> |