Formula C16H12O5 | Molar mass 284.26 g/mol | |
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How to pronounce calycosin
Calycosin is an O-methylated isoflavone. It can be isolated from Astragalus membranaceus Bge. var. mongholicus and Trifolium pratense L. (red clover).
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Biosynthesis
Isoflavone 3'-hydroxylase uses formononetin, NADPH, H+ and O2 to produce calycosin, NADP+ and H2O.
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