Digoxin

Digoxin

CAS Number: 20830-75-5

Specifications

Appearance  :  White or off-white crystal

Storage  : Store at room temperature

Properties

Molecular Weight:  780.94

Molecular Formula:  C41H64O14

Solubility :Soluble in alcohol and chloroform

Purity: 98%

Use: cardio-vascular agent

Digoxin, also known as digitalis,is a purified cardiac glycoside extracted from the foxglove plant, Digitalis lanata.Its corresponding aglycone is digoxigenin, and its acetyl derivative is acetyldigoxin. Digoxin is widely used in the treatment of various heart conditions, namely atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and sometimes heart failure that cannot be controlled by other medication.