Biochanin English name: biochanin CAS No.: 491-80-5 Molecular formula: C16H12O5 Molecular weight: 284.26300 Appearance and traits: light yellow powder Density: 1.42 g/cm3 Melting point: 210-213 °C (lit.) Boiling point: 518.6oC at 760 mmHg Refractive index: 1.668 Uses: It is an isoflavone phytoestrogens with estrogen-like effects, can inhibit the rise of cholesterol, and also has anti-fungal and anti-tumor effects. It has a two-way regulation of hormone levels in the human body. There is also anti-cancer antispasmodic effect.