Properties
Description
2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine is an alkaloid that has diverse biological activities.
Molecular Formula
C8H12N2
Source
The rhizomes of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort
Form
Colorless needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in hot water, petroleum ether, soluble in chloroform, dilute hydrochloric acid, slightly soluble in ether, insoluble in cold water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine can be used for content determination, identification, and pharmacological experiments, etc.