Glycitein

Also known as: 4',7-Dihydroxy-6-methoxyisoflavone, 4,7-Dihydroxy-6-methoxyisoflavone, 7,4'-Dihydroxy-6-methoxyisoflavone, Glycetein, Glicetein, 7-Hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-4H-chromen-4-one, MFCD00016679

Glycitein (CAS 40957-83-3) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H12O5 and a molecular weight of 284.263 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of >300ºC, a boiling point of 547.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 210.1±23.6 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.

CAS No.: 40957-83-3
Jingsj CID: J-1305109-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O₅
Molecular Weight: 284.263 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 11/3/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	>300ºC
Boiling Point	547.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	210.1±23.6 °C
Exact Mass	284.068481
PSA	79.90000
LogP	2.57
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.669
Storage Conditions	−20°C

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Song TT, et al. Estrogenic activity of glycitein, a soy isoflavone. J Agric Food Chem. 1999 Apr;47(4):1607-10. [2]. Yoshida H, et al. Glycitein effect on suppressing the proliferation and stimulating the differentiation of osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2001 May;65(5):1211-3. [3]. Pan W, et al. Genistein, daidzein and glycitein inhibit growth and DNA synthesis of aortic smooth muscle cells from stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats. J Nutr. 2001 Apr;131(4):1154-8.

Additional Information

[1]. Song TT, et al. Estrogenic activity of glycitein, a soy isoflavone. J Agric Food Chem. 1999 Apr;47(4):1607-10. [2]. Yoshida H, et al. Glycitein effect on suppressing the proliferation and stimulating the differentiation of osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2001 May;65(5):1211-3. [3]. Pan W, et al. Genistein, daidzein and glycitein inhibit growth and DNA synthesis of aortic smooth muscle cells from stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats. J Nutr. 2001 Apr;131(4):1154-8.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2914509090
Summary	HS:2914509090 other ketones with other oxygen function VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Glycitein?

The CAS number of Glycitein is 40957-83-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycitein?

Glycitein has molecular formula C16H12O5 and molecular weight 284.263 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Glycitein?

For Glycitein, Upstream Products: N,N-Dimethylformamide, Methanol, Daidzein; Downstream Products: Glycitin, 6,7,4'-Trihydroxyisoflavone.

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Last updated: 11/3/2026

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