Digitoxigenin

Digitoxigenin, a cardenolide, is the aglycone of digitoxin.

Digitoxigenin[1]
Names
Other names
3-β,14-dihydroxy-5-β,14-β-card-20(22)-enolide
5β-Card-20(22)-enolide, 3β,14-dihydroxy-
Card-20(22)-enolide, 3,14-dihydroxy-, (3β,5β)-
NSC 407806
Δ20:22-3,14,21-Trihydroxynorcholenic acid lactone
cerberigenin
echujetin
evonogenin
thevetigenin
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
95448
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.095
EC Number
  • 205-603-4
RTECS number
  • FH4975000
UNII
Properties
C23H34O4
Molar mass 374.51
Appearance solid
Melting point 252 to 253 °C (486 to 487 °F; 525 to 526 K)
Hazards
Main hazards Toxic
R-phrases (outdated) Toxic if swallowed
S-phrases (outdated) In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Digitoxigenin can be used to prepare actodigin.[2]

In Lednicer's book on steroids, it is made from deoxycholic acid.

References

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