Properties
Description
Silymarin, also called milk thistle, is a nutritional supplement used to research a variety of liver conditions, diseases, and toxicities in cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, horses, and other companion animals.
Molecular Formula
C25H22O10
Source
The seed of Silybum Marianum Gaertn
Form
Off-white crystalline powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in acetone, ethyl acetate, methanol, ethanol, slightly soluble in chloroform and almost insoluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Silymarin can be used for protecting and stabilizing liver cells experiments, etc.