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Diosgenin  

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Scope note

  • A spirostan found in DIOSCOREA and other plants. The 25S isomer is called yamogenin. Solasodine is a natural derivative formed by replacing the spiro-ring with a nitrogen, which can rearrange to SOLANINE.

History note

  • 91(79); was see under SAPOGENINS 1979-90

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