Formononetin CAS:485-72-3

Formononetin
CAS: 485-72-3
Specifications: 98%
Assay Method: HPLC
Herb Sourse: Trifolium Pratense L. and Ononis spinosa
Molecular Weight & Molecular Formula: C16H12O4 268.26
Melting Point & Solubility: mp 265~266,Soluble in methanol, ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, dilute alkali solution, insoluble in water.
Brief: White fine powder

Detailed Description

Formononetin is an isoflavone compound that is widely found in leguminous plants, such as Astragalus and Trifolium pratense. It is a natural phytoestrogen with weak estrogenic activity. Formononetin is usually a white to light yellow crystalline powder, stable at room temperature, and soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and methanol.

Functions

Natural plant source: As a compound naturally present in plants, it comes from common medicinal plants and edible plants. Compared with synthetic estrogens or other chemical drugs, it has better safety and biocompatibility.
Weak estrogenic activity: Formononetin has weak estrogen-like effects and can bind to estrogen receptors to play a similar role to estrogen, but the effect is relatively weak and milder.
Multiple biological activities: In addition to its estrogen-like effects, formononetin also has multiple biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antibacterial.

Applications

Cosmetics: Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, it can be added to cosmetics to protect the skin from free radical damage, reduce the formation of wrinkles and spots, and at the same time relieve skin inflammation and soothe sensitive skin, and has certain beauty and skin care effects.