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Digitoxin

SKU 60859961 CAS 71-63-6 C41H64O13 MW 764.94 Available on enquiry

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Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside used primarily in the treatment of heart failure and certain arrhythmias. It works by increasing the force of cardiac contractions. Available in research and bulk quantities, it has a CAS number of 71-63-6, molecular formula C41H64O13, and molecular weight of 764.94 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperatures, it is classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies Digitoxin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 60859961
CAS Number: 71-63-6
IUPAC Name: 3-[(3S,5R,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3-[(2R,4S,5S,6R)-5-[(2S,4S,5S,6R)-5-[(2S,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-4-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-4-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-14-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,15,16,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2H-furan-5-one
EC Number: 200-760-5
Molecular Formula: C41H64O13
Molecular Weight: 764.94
Exact Mass: 764.4347
SMILES: C[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@H](C[C@@H](O1)O[C@@H]2[C@H](O[C@H](C[C@@H]2O)O[C@@H]3[C@H](O[C@H](C[C@@H]3O)O[C@H]4CC[C@]5([C@@H](C4)CC[C@@H]6[C@@H]5CC[C@]7([C@@]6(CC[C@@H]7C8=CC(=O)OC8)O)C)C)C)C)O)O
InChIKey: WDJUZGPOPHTGOT-XUDUSOBPSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C41H64O13/c1-20-36(46)29(42)16-34(49-20)53-38-22(3)51-35(18-31(38)44)54-37-21(2)50-33(17-30(37)43)52-25-8-11-39(4)24(15-25)6-7-28-27(39)9-12-40(5)26(10-13-41(28,40)47)23-14-32(45)48-19-23/h14,20-22,24-31,33-38,42-44,46-47H,6-13,15-19H2,1-5H3/t20-,21-,22-,24-,25+,26-,27+,28-,29+,30+,31+,33+,34+,35+,36-,37-,38-,39+,40-,41+/m1/s1
PubChem CID: 441207

Synonyms

Cardigin
Carditoxin
Cristapurat
Crystodigin
Digitoksin
Digitophyllin
Digitoxinum
Digitoxoside
Purpurid
Unidigin

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: White or pale buff microcrystalline powder
Odour: Odorless
Melting Point: 255.5 °C
Water Solubility: 3.9 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility (other solvents): Very soluble in ethanol; soluble in ethyl ether, chloroform, methanol, pyridine
log P (octanol/water): 1.85

Source: PubChem CID 441207 (HSDB, DrugBank)

Frequently asked questions

What is digitoxin used for?

Digitoxin is primarily used as a cardiac glycoside to treat heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure by increasing the force of myocardial contractions.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of digitoxin?

The chemical formula is **C41H64O13**, and the molecular weight is **764.94 g/mol**.

How should digitoxin be stored?

Digitoxin should be stored at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture.

What grades or purities of digitoxin does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade digitoxin** with high purity, suitable for research, development, and clinical applications.

Can Molekula supply digitoxin in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide digitoxin in bulk, with quantities tailored to meet your specific requirements—please contact us for details.

What documentation comes with a digitoxin order?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and, if applicable, a **pharmaceutical-grade certificate** for traceability and compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.