Name: Ecdysone

Alias: β-ecdysone; β-ecdysterone; 20-hydroxyecdysterone

English Name: Ecdysterone

English Alias: ecdyson; (2β,3β,5β,22R)-2,3,14,20,22,25-Hexahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one

CAS Registry Number: 5289-74-7

Molecular Formula: C27H44O7

Molecular Weight: 486.64

Appearance: White acicular crystals

Specification: 20 mg per vial

Purity: ≥ 98%

Purpose: Used for content determination, identification, pharmacological experiments, etc.

Extraction Source: The roots of Cyanotis arachnoidea C. B. Clarke of the Commelinaceae family

Solubility: Soluble in methanol and DMSO, insoluble in petroleum ether.

Melting Point: 168-169℃

Identification Method: NMR; MS

Recommended Determination Method: Chromatographic column: Zorbax SB C18 (4.6 mm×150 mm, 5μm), mobile phase: acetonitrile-water (15∶85), flow rate: 1.0 mL/min, detection wavelength: 242 nm, column temperature: 25 ℃.

Pharmacological Effects: It has the functions of promoting collagen synthesis, anti-arrhythmia, anti-fatigue; promoting cell growth, stimulating dermal cell division, removing cholesterol in the body; reducing blood lipids, inhibiting the rise of blood sugar; dredging the meridians and collaterals, removing dampness and relieving pain, and other physiological activities.

Storage Conditions: Store refrigerated at 4℃, sealed and protected from light.