Description
Hederagenin is a triterpenoid saponin isolated from the herbs of Hedera nepalensis, it
exhibits the activity of antidepressant-like. Hederagenin can inhibit LPS-stimulated expression of iNOS, COX-2, and NF-κB.
Synonyms
(3-beta,4-alpha)-3,23-dihydroxyolean-12-en-28-oicacid;
Astrantiagenine;Hederagenicacid;Hederagenol;Caulosapogenin.
Molecular Formula
C30H48O4
InChIKey
PGOYMURMZNDHNS-MYPRUECHSA-N
Boiling Point
493.44°C (rough estimate)
Density
0.9871 (rough estimate)
Solubility
methanol: soluble1mg/mL
Application
anti-inflammatory
Storage
Sealed in dry,2-8°C
Alpha
D20 +81° (c = 0.7 in pyridine)
Chemical Properties
White Solid
Definition
ChEBI: A sapogenin that is olean-12-en-28-oic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 23 (the 3beta stereoisomer).
Refractive Index
1.4800 (estimate)
Safety Statements
22-45-24/25
Uses
Triterpenoid which can inhibit the proliferation of leukemia HL-60 cells.