Saponins

Names

[ Name ]:
Saponins

[Synonym ]:
2,3,4-Tri-O-benzyl-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1->4)-6-deoxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->2)-4-amino-3,6-di-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-O-{(3β,16α)-23,28-dioxo-3,16-bis[(triethylsilyl)oxy]o lean-12-en-28-yl}-β-D-galactopyranose
EINECS 232-462-6
β-D-Galactopyranose, O-2,3,4-tris-O-(phenylmethyl)-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-6-deoxy-2,3-O-(1-methylethylidene)-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->2)-4-amino-4-deoxy-1-O-[(3β,16α)-23,28-dioxo-3, 16-bis[(triethylsilyl)oxy]olean-12-en-28-yl]-3,6-bis-O-(phenylmethyl)-
SAPONINS
MFCD00081981
SAPONINE
Tea Saponin
Sapogenins glycosides

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Saponins are a class of chemical compounds of glycosides found in particular abundance in various plant species. In plants, saponins may serve as anti-feedants, and to protect the plant against microbes and fungi[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Natural Products >> Saccharides and Glycosides

Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

[In Vitro]

Saponins are glycosides with a distinctive foaming characteristic. Saponins consist of a polycyclic aglycone that is either a choline steroid or triterpenoid attached via C3 and an ether bond to a sugar side chain. The ability of a saponin to foam is caused by the combination of the nonpolar sapogenin and the water soluble side chain. Saponins are bitter and reduce the palatability of livestock feeds. Some saponins reduce the feed intake and growth rate of nonruminant animals while others are not very harmful. For example, the saponins found in oats and spinach increase and accelerate the body's ability to absorb calcium and silicon, thus assisting in digestion. Certain pasture weeds contain substantial quantities of dangerous saponins and result in life threatening toxicities for certain animal species[1].

[References]

[1]. "Saponins". Cornell University. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2009.

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.2±0.1 g/cm3

[ Melting Point ]:
158℃

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₇H₄₂O₃

[ Molecular Weight ]:
1645.293

[ Exact Mass ]:
1643.942505

[ LogP ]:
28.57

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.583

[ Storage condition ]:
Store at RT.

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

[ Water Solubility ]:
Do you have solubility information on this product that you would like to share | Soluble in cold water.

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H319-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R36/37

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S26;S37/S39

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
2

[ RTECS ]:
VQ1400000

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