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Genistein
Genistein
Esters
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Genistein acetate
Genistein acetate
Molecular structure via molpic
Molecular formulaC15H10O5
Molecular mass270.24 g/mol
AppearanceRectangular or six-sided rods from 60% alcohol. Dendritic needles from ether
Predicted LogP2.7
Melting point297-298 °C (slight decomposition)
SolubilitySoluble in the usual organic solvents; soluble in dilute alkalies with yellow color. Practically insoluble in water.
Chiralityachiral
Identifiers
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IUPAC name5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
SMILESC1=CC(=CC=C1C2=COC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O)O
InChIInChI=1S/C15H10O5/c16-9-3-1-8(2-4-9)11-7-20-13-6-10(17)5-12(18)14(13)15(11)19/h1-7,16-18H
InChIKeyTZBJGXHYKVUXJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Genistein

Genistein (also known as Prunetol, 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone, Genisterin, Genisteol, Sophoricol, 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one, 5,7,4'-Trihydroxyisoflavone, Bonistein, Genestein or Differenol A)

Chemistry

Genistein is typically found in the form of its acetate ester.

Stereochemistry

Genistein is a achiral mixture

See also