Properties
Description
Silymarin, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, inhibits cell proliferation and enhances apoptosis. The molecular weight of the compound is 482.4, and its molecular formula is C25H22O10.
Molecular Formula
C25H22O10
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO (warmed): 93 mg/mL (192.76 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 1 mg/mL (2.07 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Silymarin can be used for its mild inhibitory effects on phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzymes, leading to increased levels of cyclic AMP and relaxation of smooth muscle.