(2.alpha.,3.beta.,5.alpha.,15.beta.,25R)-2,15- dihydroxyspirostan-3-ylO-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl -( 1- >3)-O-.beta.-D-galactopyranosyl -(1->2)-O-[.beta.-Dxylopyranosyl-(1->4)-.beta.-D-galactopyra noside; Digitin; NSC 23471; NSC 237417
11024-24-1
1229.3
C56H92O29
DMSO, DMF, Water
-20°C
Digitonin is a steroid glycoside isolated from Digitalis purpurea. It belongs to the class of non-ionic detergents commonly used for solubilization of membrane proteins and permeabilization of cellular and nuclear membranes.
Digitonin permeabilizes plasma membranes of eukaryotic cells by complexing with membrane cholesterol and other unconjugated ß-hydroxysterols.
Optical Rotation: -48.9°
Additional Reading from AG Scientific:
0.1 lbs
Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.
