A6005

Amygdalin

≥99% (HPLC), from apricot kernels

• Synonym(s): D-Mandelonitrile 6-O-β-D-glucosido-β-D-glucoside, D-Mandelonitrile-β-gentiobioside, Amygdaloside, Laetrile
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₇NO₁₁
• CAS Number: 29883-15-6
• Molecular Weight: 457.43
• Beilstein: 66856
• EC Number: 249-925-3
• MDL number: MFCD00006598
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 24891046
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: apricot kernels
• Assay: ≥99% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable
• impurities: <11% water (Karl Fischer)
• color: white
• mp: 223-226 °C
• solubility: water: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](OC[C@H]2O[C@@H](OC(C#N)c3ccccc3)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]2O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
• InChI: 1S/C20H27NO11/c21-6-10(9-4-2-1-3-5-9)30-20-18(28)16(26)14(24)12(32-20)8-29-19-17(27)15(25)13(23)11(7-22)31-19/h1-5,10-20,22-28H,7-8H2/t10?,11-,12-,13-,14-,15+,16+,17-,18-,19-,20-/m1/s1
• InChI key: XUCIJNAGGSZNQT-SWRVSKMJSA-N

Description

Application

Amygdalin, a cyanide containing glycoside, may be used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize enzymes such as maltase(s), emulsin(s) and β-glucosidase(s).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cyanogenic glycoside that is a component of bitter almonds and apricot pits. There is no scientific evidence that amygdalin itself is an effective anti-cancer agent. Recent studies using β−glucoside linked to a tumor-associated monoclonal antibody to release cyanide at the tumor cell has shown significant cytotoxicity.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves