(-)-5-Hydroxy-equol

• CAT Number: I020967
• CAS Number: 65998-44-9
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O4
• Molecular Weight: 258.27
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: (-)-5-Hydroxy-equol; (-) 5 Hydroxy equol; (-)5Hydroxyequol; (-)-HO-equol; (-) HO equol; (-)HOequol; (S)-5-Hydroxy-equol
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-5,7-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O4/c16-11-3-1-9(2-4-11)10-5-13-14(18)6-12(17)7-15(13)19-8-10/h1-4,6-7,10,16-18H,5,8H2
• InChIKey: QUQOSUMQYPIQFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(COC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O

(-)-5-Hydroxy-equol（Cat No.:I020967）is a naturally occurring isoflavonoid compound and a metabolite of the soybean-derived phytoestrogen daidzein. It is a stereoisomer of equol, which is produced by gut microbiota and has estrogenic activity. (-)-5-Hydroxy-equol has been studied for its potential health benefits, particularly in hormone-related conditions such as menopause, cardiovascular health, and osteoporosis. Due to its ability to bind estrogen receptors, it may have protective effects against estrogen deficiency-related diseases. Research continues to explore its biological activity, safety, and therapeutic potential, especially as a natural alternative in managing menopausal symptoms.

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