1.0 2016-05-22 03:35:52 UTC 2026-05-14 19:50:22 UTC Formononetin SmallMolecule Formononetin (C16H12O4) is a compound with an average molecular weight of 268.27 g/mol. Formononetin belongs to the o-methylated isoflavonoids, a subclass of isoflavonoids within the organic compounds. It is categorized under the superclass of phenylpropanoids and polyketides. The compound is utilized industrially as a humectant, a softener, and a conditioner. It also serves as an antioxidant in both biological and industrial contexts (PMC13414978). Regarding its health effects, formononetin has therapeutic effects on inflammation and lung cancer (PMC12192122). It is recorded as an inhibitor of the protein target sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SLC5A2). Formononetin is found in or released from 18 recorded sources. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products via medical devices; drinking water & water supply via drinking water; air, dust & atmospheric transport via indoor air; and textiles, leather & furnishings via carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. It is also found in food, food processing & cookware, specifically in food packaging and the preparation of wort, vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine. Additionally, it is present in electrical & electronic equipment, including batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, cell phones, and wires and cables, among three other sectors. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include oral, inhalation, and touch. PFAS Phytotoxin 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one Formononetin (Biochanin B) C16H12O4 268.268 268.073558866 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one formononetin 485-72-3 COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1=COC2=C(C=CC(O)=C2)C1=O InChI=1S/C16H12O4/c1-19-12-5-2-10(3-6-12)14-9-20-15-8-11(17)4-7-13(15)16(14)18/h2-9,17H,1H3 HKQYGTCOTHHOMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Organic compounds Phenylpropanoids and polyketides Isoflavonoids O-methylated isoflavonoids 4'-O-methylisoflavones 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids Alkyl aryl ethers Anisoles Chromones Heteroaromatic compounds Hydrocarbon derivatives Hydroxyisoflavonoids Isoflavones Methoxybenzenes Organic oxides Oxacyclic compounds Phenoxy compounds Pyranones and derivatives 1-benzopyran 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid 4p-o-methylisoflavone Alkyl aryl ether Anisole Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound Benzenoid Benzopyran Chromone Ether Heteroaromatic compound Hydrocarbon derivative Hydroxyisoflavonoid Isoflavone Methoxybenzene Monocyclic benzene moiety Organic oxide Organic oxygen compound Organoheterocyclic compound Organooxygen compound Oxacycle Phenol ether Phenoxy compound Pyran Pyranone Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds 7-hydroxyisoflavones Isoflavonoids Isoflavonoids a 4'-methoxyisoflavone isoflavones methoxyisoflavone Detected and Not Quantified logp 2.88 logp 3.56 ALOGPS logs -3.82 ALOGPS solubility 4.02e-02 g/l ALOGPS logp 2.88 ChemAxon pka_strongest_acidic 6.48 ChemAxon pka_strongest_basic -4.7 ChemAxon iupac 7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one ChemAxon average_mass 268.268 ChemAxon mono_mass 268.073558866 ChemAxon smiles COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1=COC2=C(C=CC(O)=C2)C1=O ChemAxon formula C16H12O4 ChemAxon inchi InChI=1S/C16H12O4/c1-19-12-5-2-10(3-6-12)14-9-20-15-8-11(17)4-7-13(15)16(14)18/h2-9,17H,1H3 ChemAxon inchikey HKQYGTCOTHHOMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N ChemAxon polar_surface_area 55.76 ChemAxon refractivity 74.18 ChemAxon polarizability 27.86 ChemAxon rotatable_bond_count 2 ChemAxon acceptor_count 4 ChemAxon donor_count 1 ChemAxon physiological_charge -1 ChemAxon formal_charge 0 ChemAxon #<HealthEffect::ActiveRecord_Associations_CollectionProxy:0x00007f7221874f70> DB15335 5280378 4444070 BE0004753