Description / Application
Prunetin is a hydroxyisoflavone that is genistein in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group. It has a role as a metabolite, an EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor, an EC 1.3.1.22 [3-oxo-5alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase (NADP(+))] inhibitor and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a member of 7-methoxyisoflavones and a hydroxyisoflavone. It is functionally related to a genistein. It is a conjugate acid of a prunetin-5-olate.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4',5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxyisoflavone |
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| Molecular Formula | C16H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 284.26 |
| MFCD | MFCD00016951 |
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 |