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Protodioscin (Cat.No:I004039) is a natural compound found in various plant species, such as Tribulus terrestris. It is classified as a steroidal saponin and has been investigated for its potential health benefits. Protodioscin is known for its aphrodisiac properties, potential anti-cancer effects, and ability to enhance athletic performance. Further research is ongoing to explore its therapeutic applications.
| Catalog Number | I004039 |
| CAS Number | 55056-80-9 |
| Synonyms | NSC 698796 |
| Molecular Formula | C51H84O22 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Endogenous Metabolite |
| Solubility | H<sub>2</sub>O |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-2-[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[[(1S,2S,4S,6R,7S,8R,9S,12S,13R,16S)-6-hydroxy-7,9,13-trimethyl-6-[(3R)-3-methyl-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxybutyl]-5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-18-en-16-yl]oxy]-5-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-methyloxane-3,4,5-triol |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C51H84O22/c1-20(19-65-45-39(60)38(59)35(56)30(17-52)69-45)9-14-51(64)21(2)32-29(73-51)16-28-26-8-7-24-15-25(10-12-49(24,5)27(26)11-13-50(28,32)6)68-48-44(72-47-41(62)37(58)34(55)23(4)67-47)42(63)43(31(18-53)70-48)71-46-40(61)36(57)33(54)22(3)66-46/h7,20-23,25-48,52-64H,8-19H2,1-6H3/t20-,21+,22+,23+,25+,26-,27+,28+,29+,30-,31-,32+,33+,34+,35-,36-,37-,38+,39-,40-,41-,42+,43-,44-,45-,46+,47+,48-,49+,50+,51-/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | LVTJOONKWUXEFR-UEZXSUPNSA-N |
| SMILES | C[C@H]1[C@H]2[C@H](C[C@@H]3[C@@]2(CC[C@H]4[C@H]3CC=C5[C@@]4(CC[C@@H](C5)O[C@H]6[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)CO)O[C@H]7[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O7)C)O)O)O)O)O[C@H]8[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O8)C)O)O)O)C)C)O[C@@]1(CC[C@@H](C)CO[C@H]9[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O9)CO)O)O)O)O |
| Reference | <p style=/line-height:25px/> <br>[2]. Zhang X, et al. Potential neuroprotection of protodioscin against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats through intervening inflammation and apoptosis. Steroids. 2016 Sep;113:52-63. <br>[3]. Taketani K, et al. An Efficient Purification Method for Quantitative Determinations of Protodioscin, Dioscin and Diosgenin in Plasma of Fenugreek-Fed Mice. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2015;61(6):465-70. <br>[4]. Wang T, et al. Antihyperlipidemic effect of protodioscin, an active ingredient isolated from the rhizomes of Dioscorea nipponica. Planta Med. 2010 Oct;76(15):1642-6. </p> |
