Properties
Description
Astragaloside A, soluble in warmed DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, blocks the entry of calcium into cells, particularly in the heart and blood vessels.
Molecular Formula
C41H68O14
Solubility
Warmed DMSO: 89 mg/mL (113.38 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Astragaloside A is explored as a calcium channel inhibitor in studies examining its cardioprotective and anti-inflammatory properties.