Amygdalin
SIGMA/A6005 - ≥99% (HPLC), from apricot kernels
Synonym: D-Mandelonitrile 6-O-β-D-glucosido-β-D-glucoside; D-Mandelonitrile-β-gentiobioside; Amygdaloside; Laetrile
CAS Number: 29883-15-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H27NO11
Molecular Weight: 457.43
EC Number: 249-925-3
MDL Number: MFCD00006598
Linear Formula: C20H27NO11
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| biological source | apricot kernels |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| impurities | <11% water (Karl Fischer) |
| InChI | 1S/C20H27NO11/c21-6-10(9- |
| InChI key | XUCIJNAGGSZNQT-SWRVSKMJSA |
| mp | 223-226 °C |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](OC[C@H]2O |
| solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Amygdalin, a cyanide containing glycoside, may be used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize enzymes such as maltase(s), emulsin(s) and β-glucosidase(s). |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cyanogenic glycoside that is a component of bitter almonds and apricot pits. There is no scientific evidence that amygdalin itself is an effective anti-cancer agent. Recent studies using β−glucoside linked to a tumor-associated monoclonal antibody to release cyanide at the tumor cell has shown significant cytotoxicity. |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Disaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 1, 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| mp | 223-226 °C |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |


