Properties
Description
Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside, a plant lignan, has strong antioxidant activity and cardioprotective effects, reduces the blood levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and reduces the risk of hormone-related cancer.
Molecular Formula
C32H46O16
Source
The seeds of Linum usitatissimum L.
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is insoluble in water and cold petroleum ether, and soluble in acetone, methanol, ethanol, chloroform, and ethyl acetate.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside can be used for the study of preventive effects on estrogen-dependent diseases breast cancer, prostate cancer, menstrual syndrome, and osteoporosis, etc.
