Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
ChP,
Chinese Yam (Dioscorea opposita) is a tuberous root widely processed into starch or extracted for diosgenin. It serves as a critical precursor in the industrial synthesis of steroid hormones via chemical transformation.
Requires storage in cool, dry environments to prevent mold. Industrial processing demands strict PPE due to dust inhalation risks. Not suitable for direct clinical injection without rigorous purification.