Properties
Description
Sarsasapogenin (SAR) is a steroidal sapogenin that is used as starting material for the industrial synthesis of steroids.
Molecular Formula
C27H44O3
Source
The root of Smilax aristolochiaefolia Miller
Form
Colorless long needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in acetone, alcohol, chloroform, benzene, hardly soluble in petroleum ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Sarsasapogenin can be used for antitumor and antidepressant activity experiments, etc.