SMB00348

Ginsenoside Compound K

≥96% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): (3B,12B)-3,12-Dihydroxydammar-24-en-20-yl β-D-glucopyranoside, 20(S)-Ginsenoside Ck, Ginsenoside K, Protopanaxadiol 20-O-glucoside
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃₆H₆₂O₈
• CAS Number: 39262-14-1
• Molecular Weight: 622.87
• PubChem Substance ID: 329824968
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥96% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• SMILES string: CC(C)=CCC[C@](C1C2[C@H](O)CC3[C@@]([C@]2(C)CC1)(C)CCC4C(C)(C)[C@@H](O)CC[C@@]43C)(C)O[C@@H]5O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]5O
• InChI: 1S/C36H62O8/c1-20(2)10-9-14-36(8,44-31-30(42)29(41)28(40)23(19-37)43-31)21-11-16-35(7)27(21)22(38)18-25-33(5)15-13-26(39)32(3,4)24(33)12-17-34(25,35)6/h10,21-31,37-42H,9,11-19H2,1-8H3/t21?,22-,23-,24?,25?,26+,27?,28-,29+,30-,31+,33+,34-,35-,36+/m1/s1
• InChI key: FVIZARNDLVOMSU-KJULZEBLSA-N

Description

General description

Ginsenoside Compound K is a tetracyclic dammarane-type triterpenoid saponin found in the roots of Panax ginseng. It is a major constituent in ginseng, which has been traditionally used to increase resistance to stress and aging.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ginsenoside compound K has many pharmacological properties that include anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, and anti-carcinogenic effects. It also displays neuroprotective properties, in mice it has shown recovery from synaptic loss and memory impairment. Ginsenoside K can inhibit several gene expressions in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), resulting in the inhibition of migration and angiogenesis of endothelial cells.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable