DESCRIPTION

Genistein belongs to the isoflavone class of flavonoids. It is also classified as a phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens are plant-derived nonsteroidal compounds that possess estrogen-like biological activity. Genistein has been found to have both weak estrogenic and weak anti-estrogenic effects.

Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₅

Molecular Weight: 270.24 Daltons

Structural Formula:

Solubility: insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol

Actions: Genistein has estrogenic and antioxidant activities. It may also have anticarcinogenic, anti-atherogenic and anti-osteoporotic activities.

Specifications:

Typical COA: sino-Gen