Technical Data

007034
CAS Number
6020-18-4
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C19H14ClNO4
Molecular Weight
355.77
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Coptisine Chloride
6,7-Dihydrobis[1,3]benzodioxolo[5,6-a:4',5'-g]quinolizinium Chloride

Coptisine is an alkaloid found in Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis). A bacterial collagenase inhibitor. Coptisine has been found to reversibly inhibit Monoamine oxidase A in mice, pointing to a potential role as a natural antidepressant.

Melting Point
As Reported
Solubility
As Reported
Method for Determining Identity
Proton NMR (DMSO-d6) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions
As Reported
Chloride Content
As Reported
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Hygroscopic. Store under inert atmosphere.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards:  All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
Source
Synthetic
Purity
~90%
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Blaney, W., et al.: Physiol. Entomol., 12, 281 (1987). 2. Sethi, M., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 72, 538 (1983). 3. Yahara, S., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 33, 527 (1985),
USBio References
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