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Saponin

CAS 8047-15-2 · MF C55H86O24 · MW 1131.3 g/mol

Natural plant glycosides with foaming properties, used as surfactants and emulsifiers in food, beverages, and cosmetics.

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CAS Number
8047-15-2
Molecular Formula
C55H86O24
Molecular Weight
1131.3 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Environmental Hazard Irritant
  • H335 (95.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
  • H319 (96.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H411 (100%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number8047-15-2
IUPAC Name(2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-[[(3S,4S,6aR,6bS,8R,8aR,9R,10R,14bR)-9-acetyloxy-8-hydroxy-4,8a-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,6a,6b,11,11,14b-hexamethyl-10-[(Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoyl]oxy-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicen-3-yl]oxy]-4-hydroxy-3,5-bis[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy]oxane-2-carboxylic acid
InChI KeyAXNVHPCVMSNXNP-ZELRDNAQSA-N
PubChem CID 6540709
INCI NameSAPONINS
Synonyms & Trade Names
Saponins Saponine RefChem:931265 Flogencyl beta-Aescin beta-Aescinu beta-Aescusan beta-Reparil beta Escin beta-Aescinu [Czech] beta-Escin Sapogenins Glycosides s4690
Full Description

Natural plant glycosides with foaming properties, used as surfactants and emulsifiers in food, beverages, and cosmetics.