Description

Tigogenin CAS NO 77-60-1 is a steroidal sapogenin compound, a key intermediate in the synthesis of various bioactive steroids. Its importance lies in its role as a versatile building block for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, enabling the production of steroidal drugs and hormone analogs. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and suppliers of fine chemicals focused on steroid chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial starting material for the semi-synthesis of steroidal drugs, including corticosteroids, anabolic agents, and other therapeutic hormones.
• Nutraceutical Research: Used in the development and study of plant-derived steroidal supplements and bioactive compounds.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and research in laboratories.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a fundamental precursor in organic synthesis for creating novel steroid derivatives and analogs.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in biochemical and pharmacological research to study structure-activity relationships of steroid molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tigogenin
CAS No.	77-60-1
Molecular Formula	C27H44O3
Molecular Weight	416.64 g/mol
Synonyms	(25R)-5α-Spirostan-3β-ol; Tigogenin; (3β,25R)-Spirostan-3-ol; Neotigogenin; 3β-Hydroxy-5α-tigogenin; (25R)-3β-Hydroxyspirostan-5α-ol; Tigogenine; Tigogenin (Sapogenin)
EINECS	201-041-6

Quality Control

Our Tigogenin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical-grade intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	200°C - 205°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.