Saponin

Name: Saponin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003403

About Saponin

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Saponin, a molecular biology reagent registered under CAS number 8047-15-2. Its molecular formula is C55H86O24 and its molecular weight is 1131.3 g/mol. It is also known as Saponine or Flogencyl.

In its supplied form it is a brown to dark brown powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Saponin in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Saponin
Catalogue No.	VQ-003403
CAS Number	8047-15-2
IUPAC name	(2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-[[(3S,4S,6aR,6bS,8R,8aR,9R,10R,14bR)-9-acetyloxy-8-hydroxy-4,8a-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,6a,6b,11,11,14b-hexamethyl-10-[(Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoyl]oxy-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicen-3-yl]oxy]-4-hydroxy-3,5-bis[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy]oxane-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₅₅H₈₆O₂₄
Molecular weight	1131.3 g/mol
Exact mass	1130.5509
HSN code	29389090
InChIKey	AXNVHPCVMSNXNP-ZELRDNAQSA-N
SMILES	C/C=C(/C)\C(=O)O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@@]2([C@@H](C[C@@]3(C(=CCC4[C@]3(CCC5[C@@]4(CC[C@@H]([C@]5(C)CO)O[C@H]6[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)C(=O)O)O[C@H]7[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O7)CO)O)O)O)O)O[C@H]8[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O8)CO)O)O)O)C)C)C2CC1(C)C)C)O)CO)OC(=O)C
PubChem CID	6540709

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Brown to dark brown powder
LogP (XLogP3)	0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	13 / 24
TPSA	388 Å²
Synonyms	Saponine, Flogencyl, beta-Aescinu, beta-Aescusan, beta-Reparil, beta Escin, beta-Aescin, beta-Escin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P337 + P317, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 8047-15-2

Molecular Biology

Saponin, for molecular biology

CAS: 8047-15-2
Formula: C₅₅H₈₆O₂₄
MW: 1131.3 g/mol

VQ-046501

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Saponin?

The CAS Registry Number of Saponin is 8047-15-2. It is also known as Saponine, Flogencyl, beta-Aescinu.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Saponin?

Saponin has the molecular formula C55H86O24 and a molecular weight of 1131.3 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Saponin can I order?

We supply Saponin, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Saponin?

Yes. Every lot of Saponin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Saponin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Saponin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.