Berberine

Synonym: 2086-83-1; Berberine; Umbellatine; Berberin; Berbericine; Majarine; Thalsine; Umbellatin; Berberone; Berberal

CAS Number: 2086-83-1
Compound CID: 2353

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Berberine is an isoqinoline alkaloid shown to have a chemopreventive property against colon tumor formation by inhibiting the enzyme Cox-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) which is abundantly expressed in colon cancer cells.

Molecular Weight

336.36

Molecular Formula

C₂₀H₁₈NO₄

Source

Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis

Form

Yellow needle crystal

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in water and hardly soluble in benzene, ether and chloroform.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

145°C

Applications

Berberine can be used for antibacterial effect experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask