Product name:Genistein
CAS No.:446-72-0
M.F.:C15H10O5 M.W.:270.24 Herb Source: From root of Genista tinctoria Linn and Sophora subprostrata Chun et T. Chen. Synonyms: 5,7,4' trihydroxyisoflavone, Prunetol, Sophoricol, Genisteol.
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.
Color:light-yellow
Odour:CharacteristicAppearance:Fine
Powder Functions:
1. Genistein can bind to estrogen receptors, play a weak estrogen-like effects, increaes bone density, and prevent bone loss, to treat osteoporosis .
2. Genistein has certain anticancer effect, can kill various cancer cells without damaging the normal cells .
3. Genistein have anti-peroxidation activity, can increase the activity of low density lipoprotein receptor, reduce cholesterol levels, accelerated cholesterol removal, to reduce plasma lipid and anti-thrombosis .