Digitoxigenin
Digitoxigenin is a steroid derivative commonly found in various plants, especially the foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea) . Digitoxigenin has unique chemical properties that make it an important precursor for the synthesis of cardiac glycosides, a group of drugs used to improve heart failure and certain types of arrhythmias. It works by inhibiting the sodium potassium ATPase pump, thereby increasing the force and efficiency of cardiac contractions.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[143-62-4]
Product Name Alternative
Cerberigenin; Echujetin
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H300
Target
Others
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/digitoxigenin.html
Purity
99.91
Solubility
DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O[C@@]12[C@@]3([H])[C@@](CC[C@@]1([C@@H](C(CO4)=CC4=O)CC2)C)([H])[C@@]5([C@](C[C@H](CC5)O)([H])CC3)C
Molecular Formula
C23H34O4
Molecular Weight
374.51
Precautions
H300
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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