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Home/Compounds/Research Reagent/Biochanin A
C16H12O5
284.26 g/mol
Research Reagent

Biochanin A

CAS491-80-5EC207-744-7
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Research Compound

Biochanin A is a phytoestrogen compound found in certain plants, primarily used in research for its potential anticancer properties. It functions as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor, and is investigated for dietary cancer prevention.

research compound for phytoestrogen studiesinhibitor of tyrosine kinase activityinhibitor of fatty acid amide hydrolase

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Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Biochanin A (CAS 491-80-5) is 2932.99.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2932.99

EU CN code (8-digit)

2932 99 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one

InChIKey

WUADCCWRTIWANL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O

Synonyms (30)
  • QSO
  • Biochanin A, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • 4'-Methylgenistein
  • 4-Methylgenistein(Standard)
  • Biochanin
  • Biochanin A (BCA)
  • Biochanin A (BIO)
  • Biochanin A (Standard)
  • Biochanin A, 9
  • Biochanine A
  • Genistein 4-methyl ether
  • Pratensol
  • abiochanin A
  • biochanin A
  • olmelin

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