Table 1.
Physicochemical properties of isoflavones.
Isoflavone | Phytoestrogen |
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Category | Polyphenolic substance |
Chemical name | 3-phenyl-4H-1-benzofuran-4-one |
Sensitivity | Sheet or needle |
Density | 1.239g/cm3 |
Molecular formula | C15H10O2 |
Molecular weight | 222.24 g/mol |
Boiling point | 367°Cat760 mmHg |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Main source | Beans |
Common isoflavones | Daidzein、formononetin、genistein |