Biochanin A
Biochanin A is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor, which inhibits FAAH with IC50s of 1.8, 1.4 and 2.4 μM for mouse, rat, and human FAAH, respectively.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[491-80-5]
Product Name Alternative
4-Methylgenistein; Olmelin
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Autophagy; Endogenous Metabolite; FAAH
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Autophagy; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Cancer-Kinase/protease
Field of Research
Neurological Disease; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Biochanin-A.html
Purity
99.33
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL
Smiles
OC1=C2C(OC=C(C3=CC=C(OC)C=C3)C2=O)=CC(O)=C1
Molecular Formula
C16H12O5
Molecular Weight
284.26
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Thors L, et al. Biochanin A, a naturally occurring inhibitor of fatty acid amide hydrolase.
 Br J Pharmacol. 2010 Jun;160 (3) :549-60.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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