Beta-aescin is the main active saponin from horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), known for its anti-inflammatory, venotonic, and anti-edema properties, used to treat chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and injuries, acting by improving venous tone, reducing swelling, and protecting blood vessels, though potential side effects like GI issues or allergies exist, requiring medical consultation. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Aescin, beta-Escin, Escin and Aesculus. Its PubChem CID is 4555259.
Aescin
| CAS No | 11072-93-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C55H86O24 |
| Molecular Weight | 1131.3 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 6-[[9-acetyloxy-8-hydroxy-4,8a-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,6a,6b,11,11,14b-hexamethyl-10-(2-methylbut-2-enoyloxy)-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicen-3-yl]oxy]-4-hydroxy-3,5-bis[[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy]oxane-2-carboxylic acid |
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Beta-aescin is the main active saponin from horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), known for its anti-inflammatory, venotonic, and anti-edema properties, used to treat chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and injuries, acting by improving venous tone, reducing swelling, and protecting blood vessels, though potential side effects like GI issues or allergies exist, requiring medical consultation.
The listed CAS number is 11072-93-8.
The listed molecular formula is C55H86O24.
The listed molecular weight is 1131.3 g/mol.
6-[[9-acetyloxy-8-hydroxy-4,8a-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,6a,6b,11,11,14b-hexamethyl-10-(2-methylbut-2-enoyloxy)-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicen-3-yl]oxy]-4-hydroxy-3,5-bis[[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy]oxane-2-carboxylic acid.
The source lists Aescin, beta-Escin, Escin and Aesculus.