Synonyms
TIMTEC-BB SBB006488;NATURAL YELLOW 18 CHLORIDE;NATURAL YELLOW 18;UMBELLATINE;BERBERINE HCL;BERBERINE HYDROCHLORIDE;BERBERIN HCL;BERBERINE HYDROCHLORIDE N-HYDRATE
Description
Berberine hydrochloride is an isoqinoline alkaloid shown to have a chemopreventive property against colon tumor formation by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (cox-2) which is abundantly expressed in colon cancer cells.
Molecular Formula
C20H18ClNO4
InChI
VKJGBAJNNALVAV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChIKey
VKJGBAJNNALVAV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
C12C=C3C(C(OC)=C(OC)C=C3)=C[N+]=1CCC1=CC3=C(OCO3)C=C21.[Cl-]
Storage
Inert atmosphere,2-8℃
Melting Point
204-206 ℃ (dec.)