Enterolactone

Also known as: (+/-)-TRANS-DIHYDRO-3, 4-BIS[(3-HYDROXYPHENYL)METHYL]-2(3H)-FURANONE, (3R,4R)-3,4-Bis(3-hydroxybenzyl)dihydro-2(3H)-furanone, (3R,4R)-3,4-Bis(3-hydroxybenzyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-bis((3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl)-, (3R,4R)-rel-, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-bis((3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl)-, trans-, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-, (3R,4R)-, Ccris 3048, Compound 180/442, DIHYDRO-3,4-BIS(3-HYDROXYPHENYL)METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE, ENTEROLACTON, ENTEROLACTONE, Enterolakton, Enterolaktone, HBBL, HPMF, TRANS-ALPHA,BETA-BIS(3-HYDROXYBENZYL)BUTYROLACTONE, enterolactone, rac Enterolactone, trans-Dihydro-3,4-bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-2(3H)-furanone

Enterolactone (CAS 78473-71-9) is a compound in the Esters category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C18H18O4 and a molecular weight of 298.33 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 141-143°C (lit.), a boiling point of 561.4±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 209.0±16.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 78473-71-9
Jingsj CID: J-90054-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₈O₄
Molecular Weight: 298.33 g/mol
Category: Esters
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	141-143°C (lit.)
Boiling Point	561.4±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	209.0±16.7 °C
Exact Mass	298.120514
PSA	66.76000
LogP	2.29
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.6 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.635
Storage Conditions	2-8°C

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning

H315 — Causes skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Bigdeli B, et al. Enterolactone: A novel radiosensitizer for human breast cancer cell lines through impaired DNA repair and increased apoptosis. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2016;313:180-194. [2]. Mali AV, et al. Enterolactone modulates the ERK/NF-κB/Snail signaling pathway in triple-negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 to revert the TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Cancer Biol Med. 2018;15(2):137-156.

Additional Information

[1]. Bigdeli B, et al. Enterolactone: A novel radiosensitizer for human breast cancer cell lines through impaired DNA repair and increased apoptosis. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2016;313:180-194. [2]. Mali AV, et al. Enterolactone modulates the ERK/NF-κB/Snail signaling pathway in triple-negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 to revert the TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Cancer Biol Med. 2018;15(2):137-156.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Enterolactone?

The CAS number of Enterolactone is 78473-71-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Enterolactone?

Enterolactone has molecular formula C18H18O4 and molecular weight 298.33 g/mol.

Is Enterolactone hazardous?

Enterolactone has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Enterolactone (CAS 78473-71-9)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-90054-8 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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