1087472

Calycosin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 3′,7-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxy-isoflavone, 3′-Hydroxyformononetin, Cyclosin
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₆H₁₂O₅
• CAS Number: 20575-57-9
• Molecular Weight: 284.26
• MDL number: MFCD00210598
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

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.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H317
• pcodes: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable