Description / Application
Formononetin is a member of the class of 7-hydroxyisoflavones that is 7-hydroxyisoflavone substituted by a methoxy group at position 4'. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a phytoestrogen. It is a member of 4'-methoxyisoflavones and a member of 7-hydroxyisoflavones. It is functionally related to a daidzein. It is a conjugate acid of a formononetin(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | 7-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromone; 7-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone |
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| Molecular Formula | C16H12O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 268.26 |
| MFCD | MFCD00016948 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |