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G1660

Galanthamine hydrobromide

From plant (Ungeria victoris), ≥94% (HPLC), Cholinesterase inhibitor, powder

Synonym(s):

Galantamine hydrobromide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H21NO3 · HBr
CAS Number:
1953-04-4
Molecular Weight:
368.27
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:
24895074
NACRES:
NA.32
EC Number:
217-780-5
MDL number:
MFCD00067672
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Product Name

Galanthamine hydrobromide from Lycoris sp., ≥94% (HPLC)

biological source

plant (Ungeria victoris)

Quality Segment

100

assay

≥94% (HPLC)

form

powder

mp

270 °C

solubility

DMSO: soluble 10 mg/mL, clear, colorless, water: soluble 20 mg/mL, clear, colorless

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Br[H].COc1ccc2CN(C)CC[C@@]34C=C[C@H](O)C[C@@H]3Oc1c24

InChI

1S/C17H21NO3.BrH/c1-18-8-7-17-6-5-12(19)9-14(17)21-16-13(20-2)4-3-11(10-18)15(16)17;/h3-6,12,14,19H,7-10H2,1-2H3;1H/t12-,14-,17-;/m0./s1

InChI key

QORVDGQLPPAFRS-XPSHAMGMSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ACHE(43)

General description

Galanthamine hydrobromide is a derivative of galanthamine, which is an anticholinestrase alkaloid derived from genus Lycoris (Amaryllidaceae) or snowdrop. This compound is used for the treatment of Alzheimer′s disease (AD).

Application

Galanthamine hydrobromide from Lycoris sp. has been used-
  • as an AChE (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor and positive control in acetylcholinesterase assay performed to determine the activity of AChE
  • as a positive control in the screening of AChE inhibitors
  • as a positive control in AChE inhibitory assay performed to determine the AChE-inhibitory activities of pyrithione and related sulfur-containing pyridine N-oxides

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cholinesterase inhibitor; reverses scopolamine-induced amnesia; antimyasthenic.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

G1660-10MG: + G1660-BULK: + G1660-2MG: + G1660-VAR:

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