Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Genistein is a phytoestrogen and belongs to the category of isoflavones. Genistein was first isolated in 1899 from the dyer’s broom Genista tinctoria; hence the chemical name derived from the generic name. The compound nucleus was established in 1926 when it was found to be identical with prunetol. It was chemically synthesized in 1928.
