Technical Data

020528
CAS Number
50-55-5
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C33H40N2O9
Molecular Weight
608.68
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Reserpine

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

Form
Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
Melting Point
>220°C (dec.)
Solubility
Chloroform, Methanol (hot)

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

References
Muller, J.M., et al.: Experientia, 8, 338 (1952), Schirmer, R.E., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 384 (1975), Diener, R.M., et al.: Toxicol. Pathol., 8, 1 (1980),
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