Description / Application
Butein is a chalcone that is (E)-chalcone bearing four additional hydroxy substituents at positions 2', 3, 4 and 4'. It has a role as a radiosensitizing agent, a geroprotector, an antioxidant, a hypoglycemic agent, an antineoplastic agent, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, an EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a member of chalcones and a polyphenol.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 1-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propen-1-one; 2',3,4,4'-Tetrahydroxychalcone |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 272.25 |
| MFCD | MFCD00017300 |
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 |