| Description | Mollugogenol A is a Gammacerane from Mollugo pentaphylla. It is an antifungal saponin with spermatocidal activity. Mollugogenol A also involves sperm membrane damage by increased lipid peroxidation. |
| molecular weight | 476.73 |
| Molecular formula | C30H52O4 |
| CAS | 22550-76-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Rajasekaran M, Nair AG, Hellstrom WJ, Sikka SC. Spermicidal activity of an antifungal saponin obtained from the tropical herb Mollugo pentaphylla. Contraception. 1993 Apr;47(4):401-12. PubMed PMID: 8508669. |