Ruscogenin
Abstract
Ruscogenin (CAS 472-11-7) is a is a steroidal saponin that is isolated from Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus aculeatus). Butcher’s broom is commonly known and has been used by a variety of peoples as a treatment for a variety of ailments. In Europe, it was claimed that the rhizomes could be used as a laxative or diuretic while, in ancient Greece, butcher’s broom was believed to remove kidney stones when added to wine. Ruscogenin has multiple bioactivities and possesses a variety of pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory properties, platelet aggregation inhibition, pulmonary hypertension lowering properties, acute lung injury alleviation and other effects.
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Compound Details
| CAS | 472-11-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 430.62 |
| Chemical Formula | C27H42O4 |
| IUPAC | (1S,2S,4S,5'R,6R,7S,8R,9S,12S,13R,14R,16R)-5',7,9,13-tetramethylspiro[5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-18-ene-6,2'-oxane]-14,16-diol |
| Synonyms | (1β,3β,25R)-Spirost-5-ene-1,3-diol |
| SMILES | CC1CCC2(C(C3C(O2)CC4C3(CCC5C4CC=C6C5(C(CC(C6)O)O)C)C)C)OC1 |
| Purity | 95%+ |
| Storage Temperature | Below -18 degrees C |
| Storage Conditions | Dry, freezer |
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