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Coumestrol
Description
A plant estrogen, and highly potent inhibitor of 17-b-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase.
Specifications
Cas No. 479-13-0
Product ID C5680
Product Name Coumestrol
Chemical Name 3,9-Dihydroxy-6H-benzofuro[3,2-c][1]benzopyran-6- one
Synonym Cumoesterol, Cumoestrol, Cumostrol
Formula Wt. 268.2
Melting Point 385oC
Purity ≥96%
Solubility Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol or chloroform.
Store Temp Ambient
Ship Temp Ambient
References Poutanen, M., Lehtimaki, J., Kostian, M.L., Santti, R., Vihko, R. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 208:51-59 (1995).
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