CAS No. 110623-72-8

Batch: Purity:99.91
Epimedin A Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Epimedin A product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 110623-72-8
Molecular Formula

C39H50O20

Molecular Weight (MW) 838.80
SMILES COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C(OC3OC(C)C(O)C(O)C3OC4OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C4O)C(=O)C5=C(O)C=C(OC6OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C6O)C(=C5O2)CC=C(C)C

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Epimedin A is a bioactive flavonoid glycoside isolated from Herba Epimedii with osteogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It modulates bone metabolism by promoting osteoblast differentiation and matrix mineralization through activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Furthermore, Epimedin A suppresses inflammatory responses and inhibits bone resorption by downregulating the NF-κB pathway, contributing to enhanced bone tissue homeostasis.

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 100 mg/mL (119.21 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 50 mg/mL
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.