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Jalapin

Scammonin I
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Names
IUPAC name
Hexadecanoic acid, 11-((O-(E)-6-deoxy-4-O-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-butenyl)-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-(S)-6-deoxy-2-O-(2-methyl-1-oxobutyl)-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-6-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranosyl))
Other names
Jalapin, Scammonium
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
PubChem CID
Properties
C50H84O21
Molar mass 1,021.20 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Scammonin, Jalapin or Scammonium is a glycoside derived naturally from the stems of the Jalap plant, and from Scammony. It is used in medicine as a strong cathartic.


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