CAS No. 472-11-7

Batch: Purity:99.47
Ruscogenin Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Ruscogenin product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 472-11-7
Molecular Formula

C27H42O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 430.62
SMILES CC1CCC2(C(C3C(O2)CC4C3(CCC5C4CC=C6C5(C(CC(C6)O)O)C)C)C)OC1

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Ruscogenin is a natural steroidal sapogenin isolated from Ophiopogon japonicus that exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic activities. It effectively suppresses NF-kB pathway signaling and inhibits the downstream expression of key cell adhesion molecules, including ICAM-1 and VCAM-1. Consequently, ruscogenin reduces leukocyte adhesion and inflammatory cell infiltration, attenuating lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in preclinical animal models.

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 86 mg/mL (199.71 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 28 mg/mL
Water 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.