Natural Wild Yam Extract 98% Diosgenin Powder

• Certification: ISO, FDA, HACCP
• Assay Method: HPLC, UV
• Application Form: Powder
• Application: Food, Health Care Products, Medicine
• State: Powder
• Extract Source: Wild Yam
• Model NO.: YT0946
• CAS: 512-04-9
• Melting Point: 204 to 207ºC
• Molecular Formula: C27h42o3
• Specification: 98%
• Trademark: YTBIO
• Origin: China

Product Description

Diosgenin mainly exists in the rhizome of Dioscorea peltifera, and is an important basic raw material for semi-synthetic production of steroid hormones such as anti-inflammatory drug, birth control compounds and anabolic drugs. It also has important medicinal uses. Value, known as "medicinal gold".


1.Diosgenin with anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antiviral, lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and other effects.
2.Diosgenin can be used for the treatment of bronchitis.
3.Diosgenin can kill insects and resistance to Trichophyton, Trichophyton and other fungi.
4. Diosgenin has the enzyme which can anti-aging effect. Take a long time can remove the scar on the face, and let the skin soft lubrication.


Diosgenin is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry. It is an important steroidal saponin and an important raw material for semi-synthetic steroidal compounds. Pregnantadienol can be obtained by subjecting diosgenin to ring-opening, oxidation, hydrolysis and elimination reactions. After further oximation, rearrangement and hydrolysis can get another ketone. These intermediates are of great value in pharmaceutical production.