Reserpine

• Catalog No.: R144600
• CAS Number: 50-55-5
• M. F.: C33H40N2O9
• M. W.: 608.6787
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: methyl (1R,15S,17R,18R,19S,20S)-6,18-dimethoxy-17-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyloxy)-3,13-diazapentacyclo[11.8.0.0^2,^1^0.0^4,^9.0^1^5,^2^0]henicosa-2(10),4,6,8-tetraene-19-carboxylate
• IUPAC Traditional name: unipres
• Synonyms: 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoyl Methyl Reserpate; Apoplon; Rivasin; (3β,16β,17α,18β,20α)-11,17-Dimethoxy-18-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]yohimban-16-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Anquil; Serpasil; Temposerpine; Triserpin

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 50-55-5

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
• Melting Point: >220°C (dec.)
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Methanol (hot)
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer
• Storage Warning: Hygroscopic

DETAILS

Description (English)

An indole alkaloid found in Rauwolfia serpentina. Inhibits vesicular uptake of catecholamines and serotonin. Reserpine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. Antihypertensive.

REFERENCES

• Muller, J.M., et al.: Experientia, 8, 338 (1952)
• Schirmer, R.E., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 384 (1952)
• Diener, R.M., et al.: Toxicol. Pathol., 8, 1 (1952)