Molecular Formula | C42H68O13 |
Molar Mass | 780.98 |
Density | 1.163~1.168 g/ml |
Melting Point | 225~232℃ (dec.) |
Boling Point | 893.7±65.0 °C(Predicted) |
Specific Rotation(α) | (EtOH)+46 |
Flash Point | 494.3°C |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated), Pyridine (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 0mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | White powder |
Color | White to Off-White |
pKa | 12.83±0.70(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere |
Stability | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.571~1.574 (20/D) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Light yellow crystals, soluble in water, dilute alcohol, difficult to dissolve in benzene, ether, chloroform, from the aerial part of bupleurum. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
HS Code | 29389090 |
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biological activity | Saikosaponin A is the main active ingredient from Bupleurum chinense, which can up-regulate the expression of LXRα and has effective anti-inflammatory activity. |
uses | saikosaponin a has sedative, antiviral, immune regulation, liver and kidney protection and anti-tumor effects. used for content determination/identification/pharmacological experiment, etc. Pharmacological effects: It has various pharmacological effects such as anticonvulsant, antiepileptic and anticell adhesion. |