The invention discloses an isoflavone derivative, specifically a compound represented by formula (I), or a solvate thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein, R 1 ~R 3 are independently selected from C 1 ~C 6 The alkyl group, M represents an alkali metal or hydrogen. Experiments have proved that the compound provided by the invention has anti-Coxsackie virus effects in test mice, and its effects at high, medium and low doses are all superior to those of the control drug. Therefore, the compound of the present invention can be used to prepare anti-Coxsackie virus drugs, and its preparation method is simple and efficient, and has broad market prospects.