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Genistein

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a tightly closed container. Refrigerator (approx 4 C).
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause allergic dermatitis called nickel itch. Symptoms may include burns and ulceration of skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 26 36
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

odorless yellow-white powder
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

297-298
[pKa/pKb]

7.08 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

2.84
[Usage]

Chemical probe to explore signal transduction pathways.
[Product Name]

Genistein
[Synonyms]

4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-
5,7,4'-Trihydroxyisoflavone
Baichanin A
C.I. 75610
Sophoricol
[CAS]

"CASEN_446-72-0.htm">446-72-0
[Formula]

C15H10O5
[Molecular Weight]

270.24
[EINECS]

207-174-9
[RTECS]

NR2392000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector
[Merck]

13,4402
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

263823
[Beilstein Reference]

5-18-04-00594
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.