Reserpine

Synonyms: RESERPINE;3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOYL METHYL RESERPATE;11,17-DIMETHOXY-18-[(3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOYL)OXY]YOHIMBAN-16-CARBOXYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER;METHYL RESERPATE;METHYL RESERPATE 3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID ESTER;l -Carpserp;(3beta,16beta,17alpha,18beta,20alpha)-methyleste;,methylester,(3beta,16beta,17alpha,18beta,20alpha)- 

CAS: 50-55-5 

MF: C33H40N2O9 

MW: 608.68 

EINECS: 200-047-9 

Product Categories: Miscellaneous Natural Products;Alkaloids;Biochemistry;Indole Alkaloids;Dopaminergics;Neurotransmitters;Others;Asymmetric Synthesis;Chiral Building Blocks;Complex Molecules;Aromatics;Chiral Reagents;Heterocycles;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;SERPASIL 

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mp  ~265 °C (dec.)

refractive index  177 ° (C=1, DMF) 

storage temp.  2-8°C 

Merck  14,8145 

BRN  102014 

Stability: Stable, but darkens slowly in light. Combustible. Incompatible with strong acids, reducing agents, oxidizing agents. 

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Chemical Properties : off-white crystalline powder 

Usage An indole alkaloid found in Rauwolfia serpentina. Inhibits vesicular uptake of catecholamines and serotonin. Reserpine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. Antihypertensive.