10050

Amygdalin

BioXtra, ≥97.0% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): D-Mandelonitrile 6-O-β-D-glucosido-β-D-glucoside, D-Mandelonitrile-β-gentiobioside, Amygdaloside, Laetrile
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₇NO₁₁
• CAS Number: 29883-15-6
• Molecular Weight: 457.43
• Beilstein: 66856
• EC Number: 249-925-3
• MDL number: MFCD00006598
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 57646792
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 200
• product line: BioXtra
• Assay: ≥97.0% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• optical activity: [α]20/D −39±2°, c = 2% in H₂O
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable
• loss: ≤7.5% loss on drying, 110 °C
• color: white to off-white
• solubility: H₂O: 0.1 g/mL, clear to very faintly turbid, colorless (hot)

Description

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

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Review: Cyanogenic glycosides

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves