Biochanin A (BCA), a major O-methylated isoflavone and natural phytoestrogen predominantly found in red clover, soybeans, chickpeas, and alfalfa, is a bioactive flavonoid with multiple health-promoting properties.

• Chemical Name: 5,7-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone
• Alias: Biochanin, 4'-Methoxy-5,7-dihydroxyisoflavone
• CAS Number: 491-80-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H12O5
• Molecular Weight: 284.27
• Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder

• Antioxidant Activity: Scavenges free radicals (DPPH, ROS), upregulates antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GSH-Px), and protects cells from oxidative DNA and lipid damage.
• Anti-inflammatory Action: Inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β) and suppresses NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways, alleviating chronic inflammation.
• Antitumor Activity: Inhibits proliferation, induces apoptosis, and blocks metastasis in breast, prostate, colon, and lung cancer cells via modulating EGFR/PTK pathways.
• Phytoestrogenic Effect: Selectively binds ER-β estrogen receptors, relieves menopausal symptoms, and prevents bone loss without uterotrophic side effects.
• Neuroprotective Effect: Inhibits microglial activation and neuronal apoptosis, improves cognitive function, and reduces cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.

• Pharmaceutical Research: Research tool for studying cancer, inflammation, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases; potential lead compound for developing anti-cancer, neuroprotective, and hormone-regulating drugs.
• Functional Foods & Supplements: Ingredient in menopausal health supplements, bone-strengthening products, antioxidant formulations, and metabolic health support products.
• Cosmetics: Added to anti-aging, skin-repair, and antioxidant products for its free radical-scavenging and anti-inflammatory effects, reducing UV-induced skin damage.
• Veterinary Feed: Used as a natural growth promoter and estrogen regulator in livestock and poultry feed to improve reproductive performance and meat quality.

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