S4521

Saponin from Quillaja sp.

Sapogenin content 20-35 %

• CAS Number: 8047-15-2
• EC Number: 232-462-6
• MDL number: MFCD00081981
• UNSPSC Code: 12161902
• NACRES: NA.32

Properties

• description: non-ionic
• Quality Level: 300
• composition: Sapogenin content, 20-35%
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; protein quantification: suitable
• sulfated ash: ≤10%
• InChI: 1S/C55H86O24/c1-10-23(2)46(71)79-43-44(72-24(3)60)55(22-59)26(17-50(43,4)5)25-11-12-30-51(6)15-14-32(52(7,21-58)29(51)13-16-53(30,8)54(25,9)18-31(55)61)75-49-41(77-48-38(67)36(65)34(63)28(20-57)74-48)39(68)40(42(78-49)45(69)70)76-47-37(66)35(64)33(62)27(1

Description

General description

Saponins are steroid or triterpenoid glycosides. They are biosurfactants that have several uses in the food and cosmetic industry.

Application

Saponin from Quillaja bark has been used:

• to stain fertilized oocytes
• in the analysis of intracellular cytokine production
• to permeabilize dendritic cells

Biochem/physiol Actions

Saponins solubilize the low density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction of cholesterol in micelles, thus lowering their concentration. Saponin from Quillaja bark is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. This saponin has been shown to enhance immune-cell proliferation in vitro.

Potent hemolytic when injected i.v.; surfactant that enhances penetration of proteins and other macromolecules through cell membranes; it also has been used as an adjuvant for vaccines.

Preparation Note

Purified to remove low molecular weight contaminants 

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves