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E8375

Eserine

Synonym(s):

Physostigmine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H21N3O2
CAS Number:
57-47-6
Molecular Weight:
275.35
EC Number:
200-332-8
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24277867
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
91230
MDL number:
MFCD00151090
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assay

≥99% (HPLC)

mp

102-104 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[H][C@]12N(C)CC[C@@]1(C)c3cc(OC(=O)NC)ccc3N2C

InChI

1S/C15H21N3O2/c1-15-7-8-17(3)13(15)18(4)12-6-5-10(9-11(12)15)20-14(19)16-2/h5-6,9,13H,7-8H2,1-4H3,(H,16,19)/t13-,15+/m1/s1

InChI key

PIJVFDBKTWXHHD-HIFRSBDPSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ACHE(43), APP(351), BCHE(590)
mouse ... Ache(11423), Bche(12038), Chrm1(12669)
rat ... Ache(83817), Bche(65036), Chrm2(81645)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that crosses the blood-brain barrier and forms a carbamylated enzyme complex with acetyl cholinesterase that degrades slowly.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Acetylcholine Receptors (Nicotinic) and Acetylcholine Synthesis and Metabolism pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class

6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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