Substance
ID:396220
Names and Identifiers
Synonyms
Reserpine(3β,16β,17α,18β,20α)-11,17-Dimethoxy-18-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]yohimban-16-carboxylic Acid Methyl EsterSerpasilApoplonRivasinTemposerpineTriserpinAnquil3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoyl Methyl Reserpate
IUPAC Traditional name
unipres
IUPAC name
methyl (1R,15S,17R,18R,19S,20S)-6,18-dimethoxy-17-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyloxy)-3,13-diazapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,9.015,20]henicosa-2(10),4,6,8-tetraene-19-carboxylate
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Physical Property
Apperance
Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
Solubility
Methanol (hot)
Chloroform
Melting Point
>220°C (dec.)
Safety Information
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Molecule Details
An indole alkaloid found in Rauwolfia serpentina. Inhibits vesicular uptake of catecholamines and serotonin. Reserpine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. Antihypertensive.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Schirmer, R.E., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 384 (1952)
• Diener, R.M., et al.: Toxicol. Pathol., 8, 1 (1952)
• Muller, J.M., et al.: Experientia, 8, 338 (1952)