C15H10O5
270.24 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
Genistein
CAS446-72-0EC207-174-9
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Research Compound
Genistein is a naturally occurring isoflavone that functions as a chemical probe for investigating signal transduction pathways. Its binding interactions with the estrogen receptor have been characterized through experimental electron density studies, supporting its use in research on receptor-mediated signaling.
Chemical probe for signal transduction researchReference compound for estrogen receptor binding studies
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
InChIKey
TZBJGXHYKVUXJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=COC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O)O
Synonyms (51)
- G-2535
- GEN
- Genistein (USAN)
- Genistein, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- 1x7r
- 2qa8
- 3kgt
- 3kgu
- 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone
- 4',7-Trihydroxyisoflavone
- 5,7,4'-Trihydroxyisoflavone
- AgeGuard GN
- Bio 300
- Bonistein
- Differenol A
- GENISTEIN [MART.]
- Genestein
- Genistein (GEN)
- Genistein (Standard)
- Genistein 85% HPLC
- Genistein, 8
- Genisteina
- Genisteol
- Genisterin
- Isoflavone,5,7-trihydroxy-
- Lactoferrin-genistein
- NPI 031L
- PTI G4660
- Prunetol
- SIPI 807-1
- Sophoricol
- TEMPO HOT FLASH RELIEF
- US8552057, 2
- alpha-ISOSPARTEINE, (-)-
- genistein