Properties
Description
Dioscin, a natural steroid saponin that has been shown to promote anticancer activity against several forms of cancers.
Molecular Formula
C45H72O16
Source
The rhizomes of Dioscorea nipponica Makino
Form
White or yellowish crystalline powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is insoluble in water, petroleum ether, benzene, soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetic acid, slightly soluble in acetone, amyl alcohol.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Dioscin can be used for anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-viral, cholesterol-lowering, blood-pressure-lowering, molluscicidal, and anti-fertility effect experiments, etc.
