Hecogenin

SKU: orb1302487

Description

Hecogenin is a steroid saponin from Agave sisalana that acts as a specific human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase inhibitor. It demonstrates diverse pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory and antifungal activities, making it a valuable tool for drug metabolism and pharmacological research in both in vitro and in vivo studies.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 467-55-0
• MW: 430.62
• Purity: 99.96% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₇H₄₂O₄
• SMILES: [H][C@]12C[C@@]3([H])[C@]4([H])CC[C@@]5([H])C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]5(C)[C@@]4([H])CC(=O)[C@]3(C)[C@@]1([H])[C@H](C)[C@@]1(CC[C@@H](C)CO1)O2
• Target: Antifungal
• Solubility: Ethanol:6.25 mg/mL (14.51 mM);H2O:Insoluble;DMSO:Insoluble

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Fungal, Hocogenin, Inhibitor, Hecogenin, UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

91453