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
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