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Cat Number: PIPE-0740

Reserpine

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CAS Number

50-55-5

Synonyms

Serpalan
Serpasil
Apoplon

Description

Reserpine is an alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. It has a role as an antihypertensive agent, a first generation antipsychotic, an adrenergic uptake inhibitor, an EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor, an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic and a plant metabolite. It is an alkaloid ester, a methyl ester and a yohimban alkaloid. It is functionally related to a reserpic acid.

Molecular Weight

608.7

Molecular Formula

C33H40N2O9

EINECS

200-047-9

SMILES

COC1C(CC2CN3CCC4=C(C3CC2C1C(=O)OC)NC5=C4C=CC(=C5)OC)OC(=O)C6=CC(=C(C(=C6)OC)OC)OC

Appearance

white or cream to slightly yellow crystals or crystalline powder

Storage

Room temperature