PRODUCT Properties
Melting point: | ≥350 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 331.39°C (rough estimate) |
Density | 1.2586 (rough estimate) |
refractive index | 1.7680 (estimate) |
storage temp. | Refrigerator |
solubility | DMSO: soluble |
form | Light beige solid. |
pka | 8.25±0.20(Predicted) |
color | Pale Yellow to Dark Brown |
BRN | 266702 |
LogP | 2.940 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 479-13-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Coumestrol (479-13-0) |
Description and Uses
Coumestrol is a phytoestrogen that occurs naturally in soybeans, spinach, and clover. It competitively (vs. 17β-
This compound has estrogenic activity. It exhibits bright blue fluorescence in neutral or acid solution, and greenish-yellow fluorescence in strong alkali solution.
Safety
Symbol(GHS) | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
Precautionary statements | P261-P264-P270-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DF8077000 |
F | 10 |