(+)-PINORESINOL

CAS NO.：487-36-5
Empirical Formula: C20H22O6
Molecular Weight: 358.39
MDL number: MFCD07784516
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:45:27

What is (+)-PINORESINOL?

Description

(+)-Pinoresinol is a lignan that has been found in Forsythia and virgin olive oils and has diverse biological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is an inhibitor of α-glucosidase and maltase (IC₅₀s = 492 and 34.3 μM in Baker’s yeast and rat small intestine, respectively). (+)-Pinoresinol scavenges ABTS , but not 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH; ), radicals in cell-free assays (IC₅₀s = 13.43 and >200 μg/ml, respectively). It is cytotoxic to A549, HepG2, and MCF-7, but not U251 and Bcap-37, cells with IC₅₀ values of 29.35, 62.35, 75.32, >80, and >80 μM, respectively. (+)-Pinoresinol prevents cell death induced by glutamate in HT22 cells (EC₅₀ = 6.96 μM) and inhibits LPS-induced nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 cells (IC₅₀ = 7.89 μM).

The Uses of (+)-PINORESINOL

(+)-Pinoresinol is a lignan found in olive oil and in other plants. This phenolic compound was reported to have antioxidant and anticancer potential.

Definition

ChEBI: An enantiomer of pinoresinol having (+)-1S,3aR,4S,6aR-configuration.

Properties of (+)-PINORESINOL

Melting point:	112 °C
Boiling point:	556.5±50.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.385 g/cm3
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO: ≥6mg/mL
form	Solid
pka	9.54±0.35(Predicted)
color	white to tan

Safety information for (+)-PINORESINOL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral 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.