Description
IUPAC Name: (3S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-7-ol
InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c16-13-4-1-10(2-5-13)12-7-11-3-6-14(17)8-15(11)18-9-12/h1-6,8,12,16-17H,7,9H2/t12-/m1/s1
InChIKey: ADFCQWZHKCXPAJ-GFCCVEGCSA-N
Canonical SMILES: C1C(COC2=C1C=CC(=C2)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O
Isomeric SMILES: C1[C@H](COC2=C1C=CC(=C2)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O
Synonyms: 531-95-3; Equol; (S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)chroman-7-ol; (S)-Equol; (-)-(S)-Equol; S-Equol; (-)-Equol; 2H-1-Benzopyran-7-ol, 3,4-dihydro-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, (3S)-; …
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Product Overview
Product Name: Equol
CAS Number: 531-95-3
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight: 242.27 g/mol
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Technical Specifications
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
- Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, and ethanol; Limited solubility in water
- Melting Point: 167-169°C
- Optical Rotation: [-]D20 = -6.5° (c = 1.0 in methanol)
Storage & Handling
- Store at -20°C under inert gas
- Protect from light and moisture
- Hygroscopic – handle under dry conditions
- Stable for 2 years when properly stored
- Ships with detailed Certificate of Analysis
Key Features & Applications
Pharmaceutical Research
- Potent phytoestrogen metabolite
- Valuable for hormone-dependent research
- An essential tool in breast cancer studies
- Important in cardiovascular health research
Health & Nutrition Studies
- Crucial for studying gut microbiota interactions
- Key compound in hormone balance research
- Important in bone health investigations
- Valuable for menopause-related studies
Quality Assurance
- Manufactured under strict GMP guidelines
- Full spectral data available
- Comprehensive documentation provided
- Batch-specific analytical certification
Research Applications
- Hormone receptor binding studies
- Antioxidant mechanism investigations
- Metabolic pathway research
- Bioavailability studies
- Cell signaling research
For detailed technical information, bulk quantities, or custom requirements, contact BIORLAB’s scientific team.
Note: This product is intended for laboratory research purposes only.