Chemistry:Enterodiol

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Short description: Lignan formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on lignan precursors found in plants.[1]
Enterodiol
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-2,3-Bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butane-1,4-diol
Other names
(−)-Enterodiol
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Properties
C18H22O4
Molar mass 302.370 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless
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Enterodiol is an organic compound with the formula [HOC6H4CH2CH(CH2OH)]2.

It is formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on lignan precursors. As such it is sometimes classified as a enterolignan or mammalian lignan.[1][2] Elevated levels of enterodiol in urine are attributed consumption of tea and other lignan-rich foods.[3]

References

  1. Adlercreutz, Herman (2007). "Lignans and Human Health". Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences 44 (5–6): 483–525. doi:10.1080/10408360701612942. PMID 17943494. 
  2. Lampe JW (2003). "Isoflavonoid and lignan phytoestrogens as dietary biomarkers". J Nutr 133 (Suppl 3): 956S–964S. doi:10.1093/jn/133.3.956S. PMID 12612182. 
  3. Adlercreutz, H.; Honjo, H.; Higashi, A.; Fotsis, T.; Hämäläinen, E.; Hasegawa, T.; Okada, H. (1991). "Urinary excretion of lignans and isoflavonoid phytoestrogens in Japanese men and women consuming a traditional Japanese Diet". The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 54 (6): 1093–1100. doi:10.1093/ajcn/54.6.1093. PMID 1659780.