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Prosapogenin

Also known as Quillajasaponin, QA-Mono, Kirayanin

CAS 1393-03-9Formula C36H54O11Molar mass 662.82 g/molEC 215-731-2
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Prosapogenin chemical structure, C36H54O11, CAS 1393-03-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
1393-03-9
Formula
C36H54O11
Appearance
Amorphous powder
Solubility
FREELY SOL IN DILUTE ACIDS
HS code
293890
Category
Glycosides and other natural products
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What is Prosapogenin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Prosapogenin has been reported in Gymnema sylvestre.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-[[(3S,4S,4aR,6aR,6bS,8R,8aR,12aS,14aR,14bR)-8a-carboxy-4-formyl-8-hydroxy-4,6a,6b,11,11,14b-hexamethyl-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicen-3-yl]oxy]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid
CAS number
1393-03-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
215-731-2
Molecular formula
C36H54O11
UNII
69V6789ZRU
InChIKey
PIGTXFOGKFOFTO-FVFWYJKVSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C36H54O11/c1-31(2)13-14-36(30(44)45)19(15-31)18-7-8-21-32(3)11-10-23(46-29-26(41)24(39)25(40)27(47-29)28(42)43)33(4,17-37)20(32)9-12-34(21,5)35(18,6)16-22(36)38/h7,17,19-27,29,38-41H,8-16H2,1-6H3,(H,42,43)(H,44,45)/t19-,20+,21+,22+,23-,24-,25-,26+,27-,29+,32-,33-,34+,35+,36+/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC1(C)CCC2(C(=O)O)C(O)CC3(C)C(=CCC4C5(C)CCC(OC6OC(C(=O)O)C(O)C(O)C6O)C(C)(C=O)C5CCC43C)C2C1
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@@H]([C@@]([C@@H]1CC[C@@]3([C@@H]2CC=C4[C@]3(C[C@H]([C@@]5([C@H]4CC(CC5)(C)C)C(=O)O)O)C)C)(C)C=O)O[C@H]6[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)C(=O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Quillajasaponin
  • QA-Mono
  • Kirayanin
  • Quillajanin s
  • Quillaic acid 3-O-beta-D-GlcA
  • Quillaic acid 3-O-beta-D-glucuronide
  • Quillaic acid 3-o-glucuronide
  • beta-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3beta,4alpha,16alpha)-17-carboxy-16-hydroxy-23-oxo-28-norolean-12-en-3-yl
  • 16,28-Dihydroxy-23,28-dioxoolean-12-en-3-yl hexopyranosiduronic acid
  • 16alpha,28-Dihydroxy-23,28-dioxoolean-12-en-3beta-yl beta-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid
  • (3beta,4alpha,16.alpha.)-17-carboxy-16-hydroxy-23-oxo-28-norolean-12-en-3-yl beta-d-glucopyranosiduronic acid
  • beta-d-glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3beta,4alpha,16.alpha.)-17-carboxy-16-hydroxy-23-oxo-28-norolean-12-en-3-yl-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Appearance
Amorphous powderexp.
Solubility
FREELY SOL IN DILUTE ACIDSexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
662.82 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
662.3666 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.3calc.
Topological polar surface area
191.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
6calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
9calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
47calc.
Rings
6calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.86calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
15calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=C2C3CCCCC3CCC2C2CCC3CC(OC4CCCCO4)CCC3C2C1

C1=C2C3CCCCC3CCC2C2CCC3CC(OC4CCCCO4)CCC3C2C1

6 rings, 29 atoms.

107 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Manufacture of saponin, in mineral water industry, shampoo liquids, as foam producer (quillaja).

How it is made

Isolation: kobert, arch exp pathol pharmakol 23: 233 (1887), pachorukow, arbeiten des pharmakologischen instituts zu dorpat i: 5 (1888), cofman-nicoresti, pharm j 111: 103 (1923).

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Inactive in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Prosapogenin is traded under.

HS 2938.90Indicative HS code

Natural or reproduced by synthesis, other than rutoside (rutin) and its derivatives

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−8.3% vs 2023, imports $1.35B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China49.2%
  2. France * partner reported8.9%
  3. Malaysia6.1%
Top importers
  1. United States22.3%
  2. India * partner reported7.8%
  3. Brazil5.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Prosapogenin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Prosapogenin, based on the data on this page

What is Prosapogenin?

Prosapogenin has been reported in Gymnema sylvestre.

What is the CAS number of Prosapogenin?

The CAS registry number of Prosapogenin is 1393-03-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Prosapogenin?

The molecular formula of Prosapogenin is C36H54O11 and its molar mass is 662.82 g/mol.

What is Prosapogenin used for?

Manufacture of saponin, in mineral water industry, shampoo liquids, as foam producer (quillaja).

Is Prosapogenin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Prosapogenin is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Prosapogenin?

Prosapogenin is usually classified under HS code 293890 (Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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