Properties
Description
Colchicine is used to prevent gout attacks (sudden, severe pain in one or more joints caused by abnormally high levels of a substance called uric acid in the blood) in adults.
Molecular Formula
C22H25NO6
Source
The leaves and rhizomes of Colchicum autumnale L, Iphigenia indica Kunth et Benth
Form
Pale yellow scaly crystal or powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in ethanol, chloroform, soluble in water, ether and benzene, insoluble in petroleum ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Colchicine can be used for anti-gout and anti-tumor effect experiments, etc.
