(R)-Equol, CAS 221054-79-1

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 3,4-dihydro-3R-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-7-ol

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C15H14O3

Formula Weight: 242,3

Shelf life (days): 730

CAS Number: 221054-79-1

Notes: (R)-Equol is an agonist of estrogen receptor α (ERα) and active metabolite of the polyketide isoflavone daidzein (Item No. 10005166).{16628,16720} It is formed from daidzein by gut microbiota.{16628} (R)-Equol selectively induces ERα-mediated gene transcription over ERβ-mediated transcription in HEC-1 cells expressing the human receptors in a reporter assay (EC50s = 66 and 330 nM, respectively).{16720}

• SKU: CAY10010172-5
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 10010172-5
• Package Unit: 5 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK