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ENTEROLACTONE

Synonym(s):trans-α,β-Bis(3-hydroxybenzyl)butyrolactone;Enterolactone

ENTEROLACTONE Structural

What is ENTEROLACTONE?

Chemical properties

Off-White Solid

The Uses of ENTEROLACTONE

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.

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.

Properties of ENTEROLACTONE

Melting point: 141-143°
Boiling point: 561.4±25.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.298±0.06 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 9.93±0.10(Predicted)
color  Off-White to Grey
BRN  4699604

Safety information for ENTEROLACTONE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for ENTEROLACTONE

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