Product Information
Name:Diosgenin
Synonyms:
- (25R)-5-Spirosten-3b-ol3β-Hydroxy-5-spirosteneNitogenin
Brand:Biosynth
Description:Diosgenin is a naturally occurring steroidal saponin, which is predominantly sourced from plants such as wild yam (Dioscorea species). This compound is of significant interest due to its biochemical structure, which serves as a precursor in the synthesis of various steroid hormones. The mode of action of diosgenin involves its structural similarity to cholesterol-based molecules, enabling its conversion into pregnenolone and subsequently into a range of steroidal hormones through chemical or enzymatic transformations.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:414.62 g/mol
Formula:C27H42O3
Purity:Min. 98 Area-%
Color/Form:Yellow Powder
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