Properties
Description
Bicuculline is a phthalide-isoquinoline compound that is a light-sensitive competitive antagonist of GABAA receptors.
Molecular Formula
C20H17NO6
Source
Papaveraceae Tuyuanhu
Form
Elongated flaky crystals
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in benzene, chloroform, ethyl acetate, slightly soluble in ethanol and ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Bicuculline can be used for uterine excitatory and convulsive experiments, etc.
