Procurement teams sourcing steroidal sapogenins often start with diosgenin (CAS 512-04-9) because it is a well-known marker compound from yam-related botanical streams. Commercial lots are commonly specified by CAS, purity, and the botanical feedstock used upstream—not by a generic “plant extract” label alone.
What buyers typically confirm
- Assay / purity against the COA
- Whether the material is isolated diosgenin versus a diosgenin-rich extract
- Botanical source of the starting material (when declared)
- Pack size and lead time for R&D versus production volumes
Botanical and chemical context
Diosgenin is a spirostanol-type steroidal sapogenin. In industry catalogs it is frequently linked to Dioscorea species (common name: yam) and related botanical processing streams. Exact plant part and process details vary by manufacturer; if those fields are required for your dossier, request them with the quotation.
Common synonyms / catalog names: (25R)-spirost-5-en-3β-ol; diosgenine.
Technical profile
| Product Name | Diosgenin |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 512-04-9 |
| Compound Class | Steroidal sapogenin |
| Typical Botanical Association | Dioscorea spp. (yam-related materials) |
| Category | Plant extracts |
| Documents | COA and SDS available on request |
Molecular formula, molecular weight, appearance, and assay should be taken from the lot COA. Please contact MonuoChem for the current commercial specification.
Where diosgenin is usually discussed in B2B sourcing
Orders are typically placed for phytochemical inventory, intermediate evaluation, or botanical raw-material programs that need a defined sapogenin identity. Application wording on this page stays limited to sourcing and specification language; regulatory or finished-product claims are outside the scope of a catalog listing.
Related browsing
Compare other botanical markers in Plant extracts. If you are evaluating sapogenin-related materials, state whether you need isolated diosgenin or a standardized extract so the quotation can be matched correctly.
FAQ
Is diosgenin an extract or a purified compound?
Catalog listings for CAS 512-04-9 usually refer to diosgenin as a defined phytochemical. Confirm on the COA whether the lot is isolated diosgenin or a diosgenin-containing extract grade.
Which plant is associated with diosgenin?
It is commonly associated with Dioscorea (yam) materials. Ask for the declared botanical source on the commercial specification if your quality system requires it.
What should be listed on an RFQ?
Include CAS 512-04-9, target assay, quantity, and required documents (COA, SDS). Add botanical-source or extract-ratio fields only if your project needs them.
Can bulk quantities be quoted?
Yes—provide target quantity and packaging preference. MonuoChem can quote according to available stock and lead time.
