Avenacin A 1

• CAT Number: I022717
• CAS Number: 90547-90-3
• Molecular Formula: C55H83NO21
• Molecular Weight: 1094.26
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Avenacin A 1
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: [21-formyl-17-hydroxy-9-[4-hydroxy-3,5-bis[[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy]oxan-2-yl]oxy-10-(hydroxymethyl)-6,10,14,15,18,21-hexamethyl-2-oxahexacyclo[13.8.0.01,3.05,14.06,11.018,23]tricosan-20-yl] 2-(methylamino)benzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C55H83NO21/c1-49(23-59)17-32-51(3,19-36(49)74-45(69)25-10-8-9-11-26(25)56-7)33(61)18-54(6)53(5)15-12-30-50(2,31(53)16-35-55(32,54)77-35)14-13-34(52(30,4)24-60)75-48-44(76-47-43(68)41(66)38(63)28(21-58)72-47)39(64)29(22-70-48)73-46-42(67)40(65)37(62)27(20-57)71-46/h8-11,23,27-44,46-48,56-58,60-68H,12-22,24H2,1-7H3
• InChIKey: SYXUBXTYGFJFEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC12CCC(C(C1CCC3(C2CC4C5(C3(CC(C6(C5CC(C(C6)OC(=O)C7=CC=CC=C7NC)(C)C=O)C)O)C)O4)C)(C)CO)OC8C(C(C(CO8)OC9C(C(C(C(O9)CO)O)O)O)O)OC1C(C(C(C(O1)CO)O)O)O

Avenacin A1（Cat No.:I022717）is a saponin compound found in oats (Avena sativa) and is known for its bioactive properties. It consists of a steroidal aglycone linked to a sugar moiety and is part of a larger group of avenacins, which serve as natural defense compounds in plants. Avenacin A1 has been studied for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential anti-inflammatory activities. Research indicates it may play a role in the plant’s resistance to pathogens like Fusarium and Puccinia. Its potential therapeutic applications in human health, particularly for antimicrobial or anti-cancer uses, are under investigation.

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