(±)-Equol

Also known as: 4',7-Isoflavandiol, 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-7-ol, 7-Hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chroman, 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-chromanol, R,S-Equol, Equol (racemic), NV 07α, UNII:2RZ8A7D0E8, MFCD00016662

(±)-Equol (CAS 94105-90-5) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H14O3 and a molecular weight of 242.270 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 158-160ºC, a boiling point of 441.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 220.9±28.7 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 94105-90-5
Jingsj CID: J-7740-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight: 242.270 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	158-160ºC
Boiling Point	441.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	220.9±28.7 °C
Exact Mass	242.094299
PSA	49.69000
LogP	2.98
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.645
Additional Property	Soluble in DMSO and methanol or 100% ethanol. Insoluble in water.

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Axelson M, et al. The identification of the weak oestrogen equol [7-hydroxy-3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl)chroman] in human urine. Biochem J. 1982 Feb 1;201(2):353-7. [2]. Setchell KD, et al. S-equol, a potent ligand for estrogen receptor beta, is the exclusive enantiomeric form of the soy isoflavone metabolite produced by human intestinal bacterial flora. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 May;81(5):1072-9. human intestinal bacterial flora. [3]. Wang J, et al. Equol promotes rat osteoblast proliferation and differentiation through activating estrogen receptor. Genet Mol Res. 2014 Jul 4;13(3):5055-63. [4]. Gimenez I,et al. Renal and vascular actions of equol in the rat. J Hypertens. 1997 Nov;15(11):1303-8. [5]. Choi EJ, et al. Anticancer mechanism of equol in 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-treated animals. Int J Oncol. 2011 Sep;39(3):747-54.

Additional Information

[1]. Axelson M, et al. The identification of the weak oestrogen equol [7-hydroxy-3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl)chroman] in human urine. Biochem J. 1982 Feb 1;201(2):353-7. [2]. Setchell KD, et al. S-equol, a potent ligand for estrogen receptor beta, is the exclusive enantiomeric form of the soy isoflavone metabolite produced by human intestinal bacterial flora. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 May;81(5):1072-9. human intestinal bacterial flora. [3]. Wang J, et al. Equol promotes rat osteoblast proliferation and differentiation through activating estrogen receptor. Genet Mol Res. 2014 Jul 4;13(3):5055-63. [4]. Gimenez I,et al. Renal and vascular actions of equol in the rat. J Hypertens. 1997 Nov;15(11):1303-8. [5]. Choi EJ, et al. Anticancer mechanism of equol in 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-treated animals. Int J Oncol. 2011 Sep;39(3):747-54.

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What is the CAS number of (±)-Equol?

The CAS number of (±)-Equol is 94105-90-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (±)-Equol?

(±)-Equol has molecular formula C15H14O3 and molecular weight 242.270 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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