Saponin from quillaja bark
SIGMA/S7900 - Sapogenin content ≥10 %
CAS Number: 8047-15-2
EC Number: 232-462-6
MDL Number: MFCD00081981
Product Type: Chemical
| composition | Sapogenin content, ≥10% |
| description | non-ionic |
| InChI key | AXNVHPCVMSNXNP-ZELRDNAQSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@ |
| sulfated ash | <20% |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| protein quantification: suitable |
| Application: | Saponin from Quillaja bark has been used: • to stain CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells • to lyse trophozoite-infected red blood cells • in immunohistochemical staining |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Potent hemolytic when injected i.v.; surfactant that enhances penetration of proteins and other macromolecules through cell membranes; it also has been used as an adjuvant for vaccines. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Saponins are associated with many biological and pharmacological activities. It is known to stimulate immune response in mammals. Hence it is used as vaccine adjuvants. Saponins possesses antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Saponins solubilize the low density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction of cholesterol in micelles, thus lowering their concentration. Saponin from Quillaja bark is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. This saponin has been shown to enhance immune-cell proliferation in vitro. |
| General description: | Saponins are natural steroidal glycoside (terpenes). |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37 |
| Safety Statements | 26-37/39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12161902 |


