Description / Application
Genistein is a 7-hydroxyisoflavone with additional hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 4'. It is a phytoestrogenic isoflavone with antioxidant properties. It has a role as a geroprotector, an antineoplastic agent, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, an EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor, a plant metabolite, a phytoestrogen and a human urinary metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a genistein(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; 5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 270.24 |
| MFCD | MFCD00016952 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P312;P330;P501 |