700085P

diosgenin

Avanti Polar Lipids

• Synonym(s): 3β-hydroxy-5-spirostene; nitogenin
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₇H₄₂O₃
• CAS Number: 512-04-9
• Molecular Weight: 414.62
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• description: (3β,25R)-spirost-5-en-3-ol
• Assay: >99% (TLC)
• form: powder
• packaging: pkg of 1 × 100 mg (700085P-100mg)
• manufacturer/tradename: Avanti Polar Lipids
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: C[C@@]12C(C[C@H]3[C@@H]2[C@H](C)[C@]4(OC[C@H](C)CC4)O3)C5CC=C6C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]6(C)C5CC1
• InChI: 1S/C27H42O3/c1-16-7-12-27(29-15-16)17(2)24-23(30-27)14-22-20-6-5-18-13-19(28)8-10-25(18,3)21(20)9-11-26(22,24)4/h5,16-17,19-24,28H,6-15H2,1-4H3/t16-,17+,19+,20-,21+,22+,23+,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1
• InChI key: WQLVFSAGQJTQCK-VKROHFNGSA-N

Description

General description

Diosgenin is a steroid precursor derived from saponins extracted from the tubers of wild yams.

Diosgenin is a steroidal sapogenin, which is produced by the hydrolysis of the saponin dioscin. It is extracted from Dioscorea, Trigonella, Costus and Smilax species.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Diosgenin exhibits anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimetastatic and antioxidant activities. It also exerts anticoagulant and antithrombotic properties. Diosgenin is used to treat cerebral disorders, allergic diseases and diabetes. It possesses anti-infectious against fungi, bacteria, protozoa and virus.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (700085P-100mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable