Description / Application
Daidzein is a member of the class of 7-hydroxyisoflavones that is 7-hydroxyisoflavone substituted by an additional hydroxy group at position 4'. It has a role as an EC 2.7.7.7 (DNA-directed DNA polymerase) inhibitor, an antineoplastic agent, an EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite and a phytoestrogen. It is a conjugate acid of a daidzein(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4',7-Dihydroxyisoflavone; 7,4''-Dihydroxyisoflavone; Daidzeol; Diadzein; Isoaurostatin |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.24 |
| MFCD | MFCD00016954 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P280;P302+P352;P332+P313;P362;P305+P351+P338;P337+P313 |