Product Data Sheet
Diosgenin
Catalog No. A10315
Diosgenin is a steroid sapogenin and the precursor for the semisynthesis of progesterone which in turn was used in early combined oral contraceptive pills.It is the product of hydrolysis by acids, strong bases, or enzymes of saponins, extracted from the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam, such as the Kokoro.
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Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A10315 |
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| M. Wt | 414.6 |
| Formula | C27H42O3 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 512-04-9 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | CC1CCC2(C(C3C(O2)CC4C3(CCC5C4CC=C6C5(CCC(C6)O)C)C)C)OC1 |
Biological Activity
| Description | Diosgenin is a steroid sapogenin and the precursor for the semisynthesis of progesterone which in turn was used in early combined oral contraceptive pills.It is the product of hydrolysis by acids, strong bases, or enzymes of saponins, extracted from the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam, such as the Kokoro. | ||
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Solubility
| In vitro | DMSO | Insoluble | |
| Water | Insoluble | ||
| Ethanol | Warmed: 4 mg/mL (9.64 mM) | ||
| * <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations. | |||
Preparing Stock Solutions
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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| 0.1 mM | 24.12 mL | 120.6 mL | 241.2 mL |
| 0.5 mM | 4.82 mL | 24.12 mL | 48.24 mL |
| 1 mM | 2.41 mL | 12.06 mL | 24.12 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.48 mL | 2.41 mL | 4.82 mL |
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Adooq’s Unconditional Return Policy ensures a smooth online shopping experience for our customers. If you are in any way unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return any item(s) within 7 days of receiving it. In the event of product quality issues, either protocol related or product related problems, you may return any item(s) within 365 days from the original purchase date. Please follow the instructions below when returning products.
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
