Properties
Description
Diosgenin is a steroid sapogenin used in the semi-synthesis of pregnenolone, cortisone, and progesterone.
Molecular Formula
C27H42O3
Source
D.Zingiberensis C. H. Wright
Form
White to light yellow flake or needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in gasoline, ethanol, chloroform and other organic solvents, and insoluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Diosgenin can be used for estrogenic activity experiments, etc.
