Genistein-5,4'-dimethyl ether

CAS: 68939-22-0

Ref. 3D-XG161763

Product Information

• Name: Genistein-5,4'-dimethyl ether
• Synonyms: 5-O-Methylbiochanin A7-Hydroxy-4',5-dimethoxyisoflavone7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

Description

Genistein-5,4'-dimethyl ether is a biologically active flavonoid that has antiviral properties. It is an analog of genistein that has been synthesized by the monomethylation of the 5,4'-dihydroxy group and esterification with methanol. Genistein-5,4'-dimethyl ether is found in echinospartum leaves and propolis from the bee species Apis mellifera. This compound can be used as a natural antiviral agent for the treatment of viral infections such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C. Genistein-5,4'-dimethyl ether has also been reported to have antibiotic and cytotoxic activities against cancer cells.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 298.29 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₇H₁₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H14O5/c1-20-12-5-3-10(4-6-12)13-9-22-15-8-11(18)7-14(21-2)16(15)17(13)19/h3-9,18H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=JQQULYXWXRNRAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(-c2coc3cc(O)cc(OC)c3c2=O)cc1