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S4521

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Saponin from Quillaja sp.

Sapogenin content 20-35 %

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UNSPSC Code:
12161902
NACRES:
NA.32
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description

non-ionic

composition

Sapogenin content, 20-35%

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
protein quantification: suitable

sulfated ash

≤10%

SMILES string

O1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1CO)O)O)O)O[C@H]2[C@@H](O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]2O)O[C@@H]8O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]8O)O)O)CO)C(=O)O)O[C@@H]3[C@@](C4[C@@](C5[C@]([C@@]6(C[C@H]([C@]7([C@H]([C@@H](C(CC7C6=CC5)(C)C)OC(=O)\C(=C/C)\C)OC(=O)C)CO)O)C)(CC4)C)(CC3)C

InChI

1S/C55H86O24/c1-10-23(2)46(71)79-43-44(72-24(3)60)55(22-59)26(17-50(43,4)5)25-11-12-30-51(6)15-14-32(52(7,21-58)29(51)13-16-53(30,8)54(25,9)18-31(55)61)75-49-41(77-48-38(67)36(65)34(63)28(20-57)74-48)39(68)40(42(78-49)45(69)70)76-47-37(66)35(64)33(62)27(1

InChI key

AXNVHPCVMSNXNP-ZELRDNAQSA-N

General description

Saponins are steroid or triterpenoid glycosides. They are biosurfactants that have several uses in the food and cosmetic industry.[1]

Application

Saponin from Quillaja bark has been used:
  • to stain fertilized oocytes[2]
  • in the analysis of intracellular cytokine production[3]
  • to permeabilize dendritic cells[4]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Potent hemolytic when injected i.v.; surfactant that enhances penetration of proteins and other macromolecules through cell membranes; it also has been used as an adjuvant for vaccines.
Saponins solubilize the low density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction of cholesterol in micelles, thus lowering their concentration. Saponin from Quillaja bark is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. This saponin has been shown to enhance immune-cell proliferation in vitro.[1][5]

Preparation Note

Purified to remove low molecular weight contaminants 

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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