Compound Q&A
What is Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate (CAS: 68797-35-3)?
Answer
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate is a potassium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry. It has the chemical formula C42H72K2O17 and is a white crystalline powder. This compound is known for its anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid-like properties, making it a valuable component in drug formulations.
About
CAS No
68797-35-3
English Name
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
Molecular Formula
C42H60K2O16
Molecular Weight
899.11 g/mol
SMILES
OC1C(OC2OC(C(=O)[O-])C(C(C2O)O)O)C(OC(C1O)C(=O)[O-])OC1CCC2(C(C1(C)C)CCC1(C2C(=O)C=C2C1(C)CCC1(C2CC(C)(CC1)C(=O)O)C)C)C.[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
BIVBRWYINDPWKA-YHIKUAJESA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07