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Calycosin

Name: Calycosin
Brand: USP

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

3′,7-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxy-isoflavone, 3′-Hydroxyformononetin, Cyclosin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):

C₁₆H₁₂O₅

CAS Number:

20575-57-9

Molecular Weight:

284.26

UNSPSC Code:

41116107

NACRES:

NA.24

MDL number:

MFCD00210598

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Properties

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

calycosin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1C(C(C=C2)=CC(O)=C2OC)=COC3=CC(O)=CC=C13

InChI

1S/C16H12O5/c1-20-14-5-2-9(6-13(14)19)15-8-12(18)11-4-3-10(17)7-16(11)21-15/h2-8,17,19H,1H3

InChI key

QAGGICSUEVNSGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Calycosin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

Astragalus Root
Astragalus Root Dry Extract
Astragalus Root Powder

Biochem/physiol Actions

Isoflavone and phytoestrogen isolated froma traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Calycosin induces angiogenesis in HUVEC and promotes proliferation of estrogen-receptor positive cells in vivo and in vitro. Also functions as a vasorelaxant on rat thoracic aorta.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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pictograms

GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H317

pcodes

P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

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