sapogenin

[Lat. sapo =soap; Gr. gennað =to produce, and - in ( Chem.).] Chem.: C14H22O4. Esculic acid. A substance formed along with a carbohydrate when saponin is boiled with dilute mineral acids. It is insoluble in water, easily soluble in boiling alcohol. săp-o-nā-ceo us (ce as sh), a . [Lat. sapo (gen it. saponis )=soap; Fr. saponace .] Soapy; resembling soap; having the qualities of soap.