Compound Monograph
Sarsasapogenin
A steroidal sapogenin — the aglycone of plant saponins — from sarsaparilla and Anemarrhena, historically important as a starting material for semi-synthetic steroid hormones.
Classification
Sarsasapogenin is one of the sterols & steroids, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Sarsasapogenin is one of the sterols & steroids, found in Anemarrhena, Sarsaparilla and Shatavari.