Enterolactone
SIGMA/45199 - ~95% (HPLC)
Synonym: trans-α,β-Bis(3-hydroxybenzyl)butyrolactone
CAS Number: 78473-71-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H18O4
Molecular Weight: 298.33
MDL Number: MFCD01861506
Linear Formula: C18H18O4
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ~95% (HPLC) |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C18H18O4/c19-15-5-1-3- |
InChI key | HVDGDHBAMCBBLR-PBHICJAKSA |
Quality Level | 100 |
SMILES string | Oc1cccc(C[C@@H]2COC(=O)[C |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Enterolactone is the major human metabolite of dietary sesamin (lignan from sesame seeds). A phytoestrogen, it shows an inverse correlation with risk of breast cancer in one study. |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ~95% (HPLC) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |