Enterolactone

• Catalog No.: 45199
• CAS Number: 78473-71-9
• M. F.: C18H18O4
• M. W.: 298.33312
• Purity: ~95% (HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (3S,4S)-3,4-bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]oxolan-2-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: enterolactone
• Synonyms: trans-α,β-Bis(3-hydroxybenzyl)butyrolactone

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD01861506
• PubChem SID: 24868670
• Beilstein Number: 4699604
• CAS Number: 78473-71-9

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H18O4
• Purity: ~95% (HPLC)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• GHS Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
• European Hazard Symbols: Irritant (Xi)
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
• GHS Precautionary statements: P261-P305 + P351 + P338
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Enterolactone is the major human metabolite of dietary sesamin (lignan from sesame seeds).1 A phytoestrogen, it shows an inverse correlation with risk of breast cancer in one study.2

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Enterolactone is the major human metabolite of dietary sesamin (lignan from sesame seeds).1 A phytoestrogen, it shows an inverse correlation with risk of breast cancer in one study.2