(R,S)-Equol

• CAT Number: R004033
• CAS Number: 94105-90-5
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 242.3
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydro-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-7-ol;?4’,7-Isoflavandiol; (+/-)-Equol; 7,4’-Homoisoflavane; NV 07α
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Storage: -20°C
• 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
• InChIKey: ADFCQWZHKCXPAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1=CC=C(CC(C2=CC=C(O)C=C2)CO3)C3=C1

(R,S)-Equol is a racemic mixture of two enantiomers, (R)-equol and (S)-equol, which are metabolites produced from the isoflavone daidzein by gut bacteria. Equol is a nonsteroidal estrogen, meaning it can bind to estrogen receptors and mimic some of the effects of estrogen in the body. (S)-Equol is the more biologically active form and is associated with various health benefits, including potential protective effects against hormone-related conditions like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and menopausal symptoms. (R,S)-Equol is studied for its potential use in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, especially in relation to women’s health and aging.