Diosgenin [diosgenin]

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Definition

A spirostan found in DIOSCOREA and other plants. The 25S isomer is called yamogenin. Solasodine is a natural derivative formed by replacing the spiro-ring with a nitrogen, which can rearrange to SOLANINE.

DUI
D004144 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0006495
CAS
Spirost-5-en-3-ol, (3beta,25R)-
Previous indexing
Hydroxysteroids (1972-1975); Saponins (1966-1975); Spirostans (1968-1978)
History note
91(79); was see under SAPOGENINS 1979-90
Public note
91; was see under SAPOGENINS 1979-90

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