Digitonin (Digitogenin, Digitin)

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SKU:: 163823
Molecular Weight:: 1229.34
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 11024-24-1
Format:: Supplied as a white to pale yellow powder
Extra Details:: Digitonin is a spirostanyl glycoside and a pentasaccharide derivative. It derives from a digitogenin. Digitonin is a mixture of four diffrent steriods obtained from Digitalis purpurea, used as a reagent in the determination of plasma cholesterol and steroids having a 3-hydroxyl group in beta configuration. It can also be used as Anticancer agent. Synonyms: (2α,3β,5α,15β,25R)-2,15-Dihydroxyspirostan-3-yl-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside; 3-[O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside]digitogenin; Spirostan β-D-galactopyranoside deriv.; Digitin; NSC 23471; NSC 237417 CAS No: 11024-24-1 Molecular Formula: C₅₆H₉₂O₂₉ Molecular Weight: 1229.31 Appearance: Supplied as a white to pale yellow powder Melting Point: >227ºC (dec.) (lit) Solubility (100mg in 4ml warm ethanol): Colorless, clear, complete Specific Rotation (C=10, 75% acetic acid): -46 to -49º Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

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