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Ginsenoside Rh2

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(3β,12β)-12,20-Dihydroxydammar-24-en-3-yl-β-D-glucopyranoside, 20(S)-Ginsenoside-Rh2

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C36H62O8
CAS Number:
78214-33-2
Molecular Weight:
622.87
MDL number:
MFCD00800712
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329765120
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

food and beverages

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C/CC[C@](C)(O)[C@H]1CC[C@]2(C)[C@@H]1[C@H](O)C[C@@H]3[C@@]4(C)CC[C@H](O[C@@H]5O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]5O)C(C)(C)[C@@H]4CC[C@@]23C

InChI

1S/C36H62O8/c1-20(2)10-9-14-36(8,42)21-11-16-35(7)27(21)22(38)18-25-33(5)15-13-26(32(3,4)24(33)12-17-34(25,35)6)44-31-30(41)29(40)28(39)23(19-37)43-31/h10,21-31,37-42H,9,11-19H2,1-8H3/t21-,22+,23+,24-,25+,26-,27-,28+,29-,30+,31-,33-,34+,35+,36-/m0/s1

InChI key

CKUVNOCSBYYHIS-IRFFNABBSA-N

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General description

Ginsenoside Rh2 is an active component of Red P. ginseng. It is reported to be obtained as a metabolite of ginsenoside Rg3, when anaerobically incubated with human fecal microflora.

Application

Ginsenoside Rh2 may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in plasma samples using high-performance liquid chromatography technique.[24]
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Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: panax

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCH1115
BCCG0514
BCBV9500
BCCB2967
BCBT0133

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Long He et al.
Bone, 50(6), 1207-1213 (2012-04-10)
Ginsenoside Rh2 is one of the most active components of red ginseng, controlling cancer and other metabolic diseases including osteoclast differentiation. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the inhibition of osteoclast differentiation by ginsenoside Rh2 remains poorly understood. In the present
Liang Li et al.
Drug metabolism and disposition: the biological fate of chemicals, 40(10), 2041-2053 (2012-07-26)
20(S)-Ginsenoside Rh2 (Rh2)-containing products are widely used in Asia, Europe, and North America. However, extremely limited metabolism information greatly impedes the complete understanding of its clinical safety and effectiveness. The present study aims to systematically investigate the oxidative metabolism of
Yong-Sheng Jiang et al.
International journal of molecular medicine, 26(6), 787-793 (2010-11-03)
Herbal remedies containing root extracts of Panax ginseng are commonly used for complementary or alternative therapies. Ginsenosides, the major components of root extracts, are responsible for ginseng's pharmacological and biological effects; however, their mechanisms of action are unclear. We examined
Chunjing Zhang et al.
Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 36(12), 1670-1674 (2011-10-20)
To evaluate and explore the effects of 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2 and 20(R)-ginsenoside Rh2 on the cytotoxicity, proliferation and the apoptosis of human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells, and to illustrate the structure-activity relationship and possible mechanisms of anti-tumor active ingredients of ginseng.
Ben-Dong Fu et al.
Fitoterapia, 84, 303-307 (2012-12-26)
Ginsenoside Rh2 is one of the most important ginsenosides in ginseng with antitumor, antidiabetic, antiallergic, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the extremely poor oral bioavailability induced by its low water solubility greatly limits the potency of Rh2 in clinical use. Therefore
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