Latin source: Dioscorea Nipponica
Physical properties: White powder
Risk terms: skin irritation, serious damage to eyes
Solubility: Dioscin is insoluble in water, petroleum ether, and benzene, soluble in methanol, ethanol, and acetic acid, and slightly soluble in acetone and amyl alcohol.
Optical rotation: -115°(C=0.373, ethanol)
Product melting point: 294~296℃
Determination method: high performance liquid chromatography
Storage conditions: refrigerated at 4°C, sealed, protected from light