Genistein
Cas number: 446-72-0
Herb Source: From root of Genista tinctoria Linn and Sophora subprostrata Chun et T. Chen.
Synonyms: 5,7,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone，Prunetol，Sophoricol，Genisteol.
Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight : C15H10O5； 270.35
Melting Point and solubility: mp297℃-298℃, Soluble in DMSO, ethanol and the usual organic solvents, in dil alkalies with yellow color. Practically insol in water.
Brief: greyish-white power, Genistein belongs to the Isoflavone class of flavonoids.
Pharmacology:
Anti-carcinogenic activity; anti-oxidant activity; anti-atherosclerosis; functions as Estrogen; reducing Cholesterol and triglyceride Levels; preventing osteoporosis.
