Astragaloside A is a tetracyclic triterpenoid saponin extracted from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus (Fabaceae family), with CAS number 83207-58-3. As the signature active component of Astragalus, it exhibits significant immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and organ-protective effects. It is listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as a quality control marker for Astragalus and was included in the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) traditional herbal medicine list (EMA/HMPC/39435/2023) in 2023, recognizing its potential applications in cardiovascular diseases.
Product Name: Astragaloside A
IUPAC Name: (3β,6α,16β,20R,24S)-20,24-Epoxy-3-(β-D-xylopyranosyloxy)-16,25-dihydroxy-9,19-cyclolanostane-6-yl β-D-glucopyranoside
CAS No.: 83207-58-3
Molecular Formula: C₄₁H₆₈O₁₄