CAS 131747-24-5

scammonin II

Description:

Scammonin II is a chemical compound derived from the plant species *Convolvulus scammonia*, commonly known for its medicinal properties. It is classified as a glycoside, specifically a type of saponin, which contributes to its biological activity. The compound is characterized by its complex structure, which typically includes a sugar moiety linked to a steroid or triterpenoid aglycone. Scammonin II is known for its potential pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities, although further research is necessary to fully elucidate its mechanisms of action and therapeutic applications. In terms of physical properties, scammonin II may exhibit solubility in organic solvents and limited solubility in water, which is common for many saponins. Its safety profile and toxicity levels are subjects of ongoing investigation, particularly in the context of its use in herbal medicine. Overall, scammonin II represents a compound of interest in both pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry, warranting further exploration for its potential health benefits.

Formula: C₄₅H₇₈O₂₀

InChI: InChI=1/C45H78O20/c1-7-9-15-18-26-19-16-13-11-10-12-14-17-20-28(47)61-39-36(63-42-35(54)32(51)29(48)23(4)56-42)25(6)58-45(40(39)62-41(55)22(3)8-2)65-38-34(53)31(50)27(21-46)60-44(38)64-37-33(52)30(49)24(5)57-43(37)59-26/h22-27,29-40,42-46,48-54H,7-21H2,1-6H3

Synonyms:

• 11-(O-Glucopyranosyl-(1-4)-O-6-deoxy-2-O-(2-methyl-1-oxobutyl)mannopyranosyl-(1-2)-glucopyranosyl-(1-2)-6-deoxyglucopyranosyl)oxy-11-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid, intramol 1,3'''-ester
• 4,5,11,12-tetrahydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-13,31-dimethyl-27-oxo-17-pentyl-30-[(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy]-2,7,9,14,16,28,32-heptaoxatetracyclo[27.3.1.0~3,8~.0~10,15~]tritriacont-33-yl 2-methylbutanoate (non-preferred name)
• Scammonin II
• Hexadecanoic acid, 11-((O-6-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-4)-O-(S)-6-deoxy-2-O-(2-methyl-1-oxobutyl)-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1-2)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-2)-6-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy)-, intramol. 1,3'''-ester, (S)-

Scammonin II

CAS: 131747-24-5

Scammonin II is a resin glycoside of radix scammoniae from Convolvulus scammonia.

Formula: C₄₅H₇₈O₂₀

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 939.099

Ref: TM-T34560