Description

Biochanin A-7-o-β-D-Glucuronide is a major conjugated metabolite of the soy isoflavone biochanin A, formed via glucuronidation. This compound is of significant interest for its role in pharmacokinetic and metabolic studies, providing crucial insights into the bioavailability and clearance pathways of dietary isoflavones. It serves as a critical reference standard and research material for analytical laboratories, nutraceutical developers, and pharmaceutical researchers focused on phytoestrogen metabolism and biomarker analysis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a high-purity certified standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods in bioanalysis and pharmacokinetic studies.
• Metabolite Research: Essential for investigating the metabolic fate, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics of the parent compound Biochanin A and related soy isoflavones.
• Biomarker Development: Used in clinical and nutritional studies to develop and validate biomarkers for soy isoflavone intake and metabolism in biological fluids.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Serves as a specific substrate or product in assays for UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) enzyme activity and inhibition studies.
• Nutraceutical & Pharmaceutical R&D: Supports research into the biological activity, safety, and efficacy of isoflavone metabolites for product development.
• Quality Control: Employed in the quality assurance and standardization of botanical extracts and finished products containing soy isoflavones.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Biochanin A-7-o-β-D-Glucuronide
CAS No.	38482-76-7
Molecular Formula	C22H20O11
Molecular Weight	460.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Biochanin A 7-O-β-D-Glucuronide; Biochanin A 7-Glucuronide; 5,7-Dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone 7-glucuronide; 7-(β-D-Glucopyranuronosyloxy)-5-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; NSC 407303; Biochanin A glucuronide; Formononetin-7-O-β-D-glucuronide (related compound)
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Quality Control

Our Biochanin A-7-o-β-D-Glucuronide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting batch-specific results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.