Molekula
Digitonin
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Digitonin is a glycoside derived from digitalis plants, commonly used in cell membrane disruption and as a detergent in biochemical research. It is effective in solubilizing membrane proteins and is widely used in membrane fractionation and cell lysis protocols. Laboratories also employ it as an analytical reagent for measuring cholesterol. Available with CAS number 11024-24-1, molecular formula C56H92O29, and molecular weight 1229.31 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Digitonin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £299.40 per pack ex VAT · £359.28 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to yellowish powder |
| Melting Point | 232 - 234°C |
| Specific rotation | -48° ± 3° |
| Loss on Drying | 6% max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.3% max |
| Alcohol solubility | The dissolution of 500mg in 20ml of warm alcohol is complete |
| Aggregation Number | 60-70 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 84387497 |
| CAS Number | 11024-24-1 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6R)-6-[(1R,2S,3S,4R,5'R,6R,7S,8R,9S,12S,13S,15R,16R,18S)-3,15-dihydroxy-5',7,9,13-tetramethylspiro[5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icosane-6,2'-oxane]-16-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| EC Number | 234-255-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C56H92O29 |
| Molecular Weight | 1229.31 |
| Exact Mass | 1228.5724 |
| SMILES | C[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2([C@H]([C@H]3[C@@H](O2)[C@H]([C@@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H]5[C@H]4CC[C@@H]6[C@@]5(C[C@H]([C@@H](C6)O[C@H]7[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O7)CO)O[C@H]8[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O8)CO)O)O[C@H]9[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO9)O)O)O)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)C)C)O)C)OC1 |
| InChIKey | UVYVLBIGDKGWPX-KUAJCENISA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C56H92O29/c1-19-7-10-56(75-17-19)20(2)31-45(85-56)37(67)32-22-6-5-21-11-26(24(61)12-55(21,4)23(22)8-9-54(31,32)3)76-50-42(72)39(69)44(30(16-60)80-50)81-53-48(47(36(66)29(15-59)79-53)83-49-40(70)33(63)25(62)18-74-49)84-52-43(73)46(35(65)28(14-58)78-52)82-51-41(71)38(68)34(64)27(13-57)77-51/h19-53,57-73H,5-18H2,1-4H3/t19-,20+,21+,22-,23+,24-,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+,52+,53+,54-,55+,56-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 6474107 |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29389000 |
| Tariff Code | 2938901000 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Digitin
- Digitogenin, glycoside
- Digitonin Glycosides
- Digitonin, stable clear, water-soluble
- Digitonin, Used as non-ionic detergent
- Digitonin, water-insoluble
- Digitonin, water-soluble
- Digitonine
- UVYVLBIGDKGWPX-KUAJCENISA-N
Frequently asked questions
What is Digitonin used for?
Digitonin is primarily used for isolating and purifying membrane proteins and cholesterol, and as a detergent in cell lysis and membrane fractionation.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Digitonin?
The formula is C56H92O29 with a molecular weight of 1229.31 g/mol.
How should Digitonin be stored?
Digitonin should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Digitonin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Digitonin in analytical grade, suitable for research and laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Digitonin in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Digitonin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Digitonin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with regulatory standards.
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