Diosgenin palmitate

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Diosgenin palmitate Structure
Diosgenin palmitate structure
Common Name Diosgenin palmitate
CAS Number 4952-66-3 Molecular Weight 653.029
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C43H72O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Diosgenin palmitate


Diosgenin palmitate, also known as Diosgenin hexadecanoate, is the hexadecanoic ester of Diosgenin. Diosgenin, a phytosteroid sapogenin, is the product of hydrolysis by acids, strong bases, or enzymes of saponins, extracted from the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam, such as the Kokoro. The sugar-free (aglycone) product of such hydrolysis, diosgenin is used for the commercial synthesis of cortisone, pregnenolone, progesterone, and other steroid products.

 Names

Name Diosgenin palmitate

 Diosgenin palmitate Biological Activity

Description Diosgenin palmitate, also known as Diosgenin hexadecanoate, is the hexadecanoic ester of Diosgenin. Diosgenin, a phytosteroid sapogenin, is the product of hydrolysis by acids, strong bases, or enzymes of saponins, extracted from the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam, such as the Kokoro. The sugar-free (aglycone) product of such hydrolysis, diosgenin is used for the commercial synthesis of cortisone, pregnenolone, progesterone, and other steroid products.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C43H72O4
Molecular Weight 653.029