Steroidal lactones

    Steroidal lactones (compound class)

    C41H64O14 (for Digoxin)

    Steroidal lactones represent a diverse class of natural compounds characterized by a steroid backbone fused with a lactone ring, commonly found in plants such as Withania somnifera. They include withanolides like withaferin A and withanolide D. These compounds exhibit adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, and potential anticancer properties. Due to structural variability, specific physicochemical constants differ widely across members of the class. They are studied for pharmacological applications but lack uniform properties as a single entity.

    Chemical Properties

    Volatility

    Non-volatile

    Does not evaporate readily — minimal aroma contribution

    Chemical Behavior

    Aroma Pattern:Aroma profile varies with temperature

    No sensory data available for this chemical component.