Amygdalin

Also known as: Laetrile, Vitamin B17, D-Mandelonitrile-β-gentiobioside, D-Mandelonitrile 6-O-β-D-glucosido-β-D-glucoside, D-(-)-Amygdalin, Nitrilosides

Amygdalin (CAS 29883-15-6) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C20H27NO11 and a molecular weight of 457.428 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 223-226 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 743.3±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 403.3±32.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 29883-15-6
Jingsj CID: J-18819-2
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₂₇NO₁₁
Molecular Weight: 457.428 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	223-226 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	743.3±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	403.3±32.9 °C
Exact Mass	457.158417
PSA	202.32000
LogP	-0.36
Vapor Pressure	0.0±2.6 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.650
Additional Property	83 g/L (25 ºC)

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning

H302 — Harmful if swallowed

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Song Z, et al. Advanced research on anti-tumor effects of amygdalin. J Cancer Res Ther. 2014 Aug;10 Suppl 1:3-7. [2]. Park HJ,et al. Amygdalin inhibits genes related to cell cycle in SNU-C4 human colon cancer cells. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Sep 7;11(33):5156-61. [3]. Hwang HJ,et al. Antinociceptive effect of amygdalin isolated from Prunus armeniaca on formalin-induced pain in rats. Biol Pharm Bull. 2008 Aug;31(8):1559-64.

Additional Information

[1]. Song Z, et al. Advanced research on anti-tumor effects of amygdalin. J Cancer Res Ther. 2014 Aug;10 Suppl 1:3-7. [2]. Park HJ,et al. Amygdalin inhibits genes related to cell cycle in SNU-C4 human colon cancer cells. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Sep 7;11(33):5156-61. [3]. Hwang HJ,et al. Antinociceptive effect of amygdalin isolated from Prunus armeniaca on formalin-induced pain in rats. Biol Pharm Bull. 2008 Aug;31(8):1559-64.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Amygdalin?

The CAS number of Amygdalin is 29883-15-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Amygdalin?

Amygdalin has molecular formula C20H27NO11 and molecular weight 457.428 g/mol.

Is Amygdalin hazardous?

Amygdalin has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Amygdalin?

For Amygdalin, Downstream Products: Gentiobiose, Bis(2-phenylethyl)amine, Mandelonitrile.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Amygdalin (CAS 29883-15-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-18819-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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