Chemistry:Acetyldigitoxin

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Acetyldigitoxin
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FormulaC43H66O14
Molar mass806.987 g·mol−1
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Acetyldigitoxin is a cardiac glycoside. It is an acetyl derivative of digitoxin, found in the leaves of Digitalis species.[1] It is used to treat cardiac failure, particularly that associated with tachycardia.[2]

References

  1. "Odorobioside G from the leaves ofDigitalis ciliata". Chemistry of Natural Compounds 15 (6): 779. 1979-11-01. doi:10.1007/BF00565608. https://paperity.org/p/22594816/odorobioside-g-from-the-leaves-ofdigitalis-ciliata. 
  2. "Acetyl-digitoxin; clinical observations on the treatment of patients with advanced congestive heart failure". American Heart Journal 47 (5): 898–911. June 1954. doi:10.1016/0002-8703(54)90160-X. PMID 13158272.