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rac Enterolactone

Catalog No. E558950 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 78473-71-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Refrigerator Chembase ID: 168021

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(3S)-3,4-bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]oxolan-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
(3S)-3,4-bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]oxolan-2-one
Synonyms
trans-Dihydro-3,4-bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-2(3H)-Furanone
(3R,4R)-rel-Dihydro-3,4-bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-2(3H)-furanone
HPMF
trans-2,3-Bis(3-hydroxybenzyl)-γ-butyrolactone

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 78473-71-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White Solid
Melting Point 137-139°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
A metabolite of sesame lignans (sesamin, sesamolin). Inhibits colonic cancer cell growth by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Possible relationship between exposure and reduced risk of breast cancer.

REFERENCES

  • Ayella, A. et al.: Nut. Res., 30, 762 (2010)
  • Pianjing, P. et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 59, 212 (2010)
  • Buck, K. et al.: Am. J. Clinic. Nut., 92, 141 (2010)