Molekula
Diosgenin
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Diosgenin is a steroidal sapogenin used in the synthesis of steroid hormones and pharmaceuticals. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 414.62 g/mol, a molecular formula of C27H42O3, and a CAS number of 512-04-9. It is stable at ambient temperatures and does not require special storage conditions. Molekula supplies Diosgenin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — $43.60 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | >98% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 18762791 |
| CAS Number | 512-04-9 |
| IUPAC Name | (1S,2S,4S,5'R,6R,7S,8R,9S,12S,13R,16S)-5',7,9,13-tetramethylspiro[5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-18-ene-6,2'-oxane]-16-ol |
| EC Number | 208-134-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C27H42O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 414.62 |
| Exact Mass | 414.3134 |
| SMILES | C[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2([C@H]([C@H]3[C@@H](O2)C[C@@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H]5[C@H]4CC=C6[C@@]5(CC[C@@H](C6)O)C)C)C)OC1 |
| InChIKey | WQLVFSAGQJTQCK-VKROHFNGSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C27H42O3/c1-16-7-12-27(29-15-16)17(2)24-23(30-27)14-22-20-6-5-18-13-19(28)8-10-25(18,3)21(20)9-11-26(22,24)4/h5,16-17,19-24,28H,6-15H2,1-4H3/t16-,17+,19+,20-,21+,22+,23+,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 99474 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29329990 |
| Tariff Code | 2932990090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- (20R,25R)-Spirost-5-en-3beta-ol
- (25R)-14beta,17beta-spirost-5-en-3beta-ol
- (25R)-spirost-5-en-3beta-diol
- (25R)-Spirost-5-en-3beta-ol
- (3beta,25R)-spirost-5-en-3-ol
- Diosgenine
- DISOGENIN
- Nitogenin
- SP 37
- Spirost-5-en-3-ol, (3beta,25R)-
Frequently asked questions
What is Diosgenin used for?
Diosgenin is primarily used as a starting material in the synthesis of steroid hormones and pharmaceuticals, including corticosteroids and contraceptives.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Diosgenin?
The chemical formula of Diosgenin is C27H42O3, and its molecular weight is 414.62 g/mol.
How should Diosgenin be stored?
Diosgenin should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Diosgenin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Diosgenin in research grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply Diosgenin in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Diosgenin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Diosgenin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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