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formononetin

under Isoflavones
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More on Isoflavones Definition: 3-Phenylchromones. Isomeric form of FLAVONOIDS in which the benzene group is attached to the 3 position of the benzopyran ring instead of the 2 position.      Other names Homoisoflavones; 3 Benzylidene 4 Chromanones; 3 Benzylchroman 4 Ones; 3-Benzylidene-4-Chromanones; 3-Benzylchroman-4-Ones
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
formononetin [ formononetin, 4-(14)C-labeled ]
  intermediate to formation of ROTENONE; has a deleterious effect on sheep grazing in "estrogenic clover" pastures; RN given refers to unlabeled cpd 		485-72-3 7-hydroxy-4'-methoxy-isoflavone  *Isoflavones
Pharma Action Phytoestrogens 		Can J Biochem 55(1):50;1977; Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 21(12):2733;1973; Endocrinology 103(5):1860;1978; Environ Qual Safety Suppl 5:153;1976; J Reprod Fertil 36(2):492;1974; Res Vet Sci 22:216;1977; Science 191(4222):98;1976

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