beta-Escin

Chemical Properties

Melting point	222-223°
alpha	D27 -23.7° (c = 5 in methanol)
Boiling point	764.81°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1200 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6500 (estimate)
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C
solubility	DMF: 1 mg/ml,DMSO: 1 mg/ml
form	powder
color	white

Hazard Codes	Xn
Risk Statements	22
Safety Statements	22-24/25
WGK Germany	2
RTECS	KF6296000
HS Code	2938900000
Toxicity	LD50 in mice, rats, guinea pigs (mg/kg): 1.4, 2.0, 7.2 i.v.; 134, 400, 188 orally (Hampel)