Biochanin A

Biochanin A

$65.00 - 5 mg

$230.00 - 25 mg

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Code
BIA-B1724
Synonyms
4'-Methylgenistein; 5,7-Dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone; Biochanin; Genistein 4-methyl ether; NSC 123538; Olmelin.
CAS #
491-80-5
Molecular Formula
C16H12O5
Molecular Weight
284.26
Purity
>95% by HPLC
Long Term Storage
-20°C
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO.

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Application Notes

Biochanin A is an isoflavone found widely in legume and other plant species. It is sporadically found in microbial fermentations containing soy or other related plant-based extracts. Like genestein, biochanin A has been widely reported as an antibacterial, insect anti-feedant and anticancer active. It also has an oestrogenic, bond protective and antioxidant activity. The occurence and diverse pharmacological activity of biochanin A makes it an essential dereplication and bioassay standard in microbial natural product discovery.

References

  • Current trends in isolation, separation, determination and identification of isoflavones: a review. Vacek J. et al., J. Separat. Sci. 2008, 31, 2054.
  • Flavones and new isoflavone derivatives from microorganisms: Isolation and structure elucidation. Maskey R.P. et al., Zeit. Naturforsch. B: Chem. Sci. 2003, 58, 686.
  • Antimycobacterial activity in vitro of pigments isolated from Antarctic bacteria. Mojib N. et al., Anton. van Leeuwen. 2010, 98, 531.

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