| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Momordicoside A | [CAS]
75801-95-5 | [Synonyms]
Momordicoside A
(3beta,9beta,10alpha,22S,23R,24R)-22,23,24,25-Tetrahydroxy-9-methyl-19-norlanost-5-en-3-yl 6-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside | [EINECS(EC#)]
200-258-5 | [Molecular Formula]
C42H72O15 | [MDL Number]
MFCD32202743 | [MOL File]
75801-95-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
817.012 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Momordicoside A is a glucoside that could be extracted from the bitter melon vine with methanol. Bitter melon vine extracts are often used as a laxative, antidiabetic and an anthelmintic in traditiona
l medicine. Monordicoside A is a potential antidiabetic agent used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type II by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Momordicoside A is a steroid saponin, a 3-hydroxy steroid and a disaccharide derivative. |
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