Product Name

Amygdalin

General description

Amygdalin is a glycoside initially isolated from the seeds of the tree Prunus dulcis, also known as bitter almonds.

Synonym

(2R)-2-phenyl-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyacetonitrile

Purity

≥97.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

29883-15-6

Formula

C²⁰H²⁷NO¹¹

Molecular Weight

457.432

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥50mg/mL

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

Insoluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Amygdalin is a cyanogenic glucoside isolated from almonds and seeds of other plants of the family Rosaceae. Amygdalin is converted by plant emulsin (a combination of a glucosidase and a nitrilase) or hydrochloric acid into benzaldehyde, D-glucose, and hydrocyanic acid.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not  for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov