ENTEROLACTONE
Synonym(s):trans-α,β-Bis(3-hydroxybenzyl)butyrolactone;Enterolactone
- CAS NO.:78473-71-9
- Empirical Formula: C18H18O4
- Molecular Weight: 298.33
- MDL number: MFCD01861506
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:08:04
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) |
![]() 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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