Reserpine (CAS 50-55-5)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

RESERPINE

Cat. NoKC.1810006 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC33H40N2O9 CAS50-55-5 Molecular Weight608.7 g/mol

Pack sizes 1GM5GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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Reserpine can cause cancer according to California Labor Code.

Antihypertensive, central depressant, and sedative drug for both humans and animals.
Therap cat: Antihypertensive
Therap cat (Vet): Hypotensive, tranquilizer. Has been used to prevent aortic rupture in turkeys.
Foe the treatment of hypertension

Physical Description	Reserpine appears as white or cream to slightly yellow crystals or crystalline powder. Odorless with a bitter taste. (NTP, 1992)
Color/Form	White or pale buff to slightly yellowish powder
Odor	Odorless
Melting Point	507 to 509 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Stability/Shelf Life	UPON STANDING SOLN ACQUIRE YELLOW COLOR WITH PRONOUNCED FLUORESCENCE, ESP AFTER ACID ADDITION OR EXPOSURE /TO LIGHT/.

IUPAC Name	methyl (1R,15S,17R,18R,19S,20S)-6,18-dimethoxy-17-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy-1,3,11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21-dodecahydroyohimban-19-carboxylate
Molecular Formula	C33H40N2O9
Molecular Weight	608.7 g/mol
CAS	50-55-5
SMILES	CO[C@H]1[C@@H](C[C@@H]2CN3CCC4=C([C@H]3C[C@@H]2[C@@H]1C(=O)OC)NC5=C4C=CC(=C5)OC)OC(=O)C6=CC(=C(C(=C6)OC)OC)OC
InChIKey	QEVHRUUCFGRFIF-MDEJGZGSSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1810006
Pack sizes	1GM · 5GM

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