Properties
Description
Helicid is a glycoside that has been used to research psychoneurosis for its analgesic properties.
Molecular Formula
C13H16O7
Source
The fruit of Heliciaerratiea Hook
Form
White needle crystal (methanol)
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in sodium hydroxide aqueous solution, slightly soluble in methanol, almost insoluble in petroleum ether, ether chloroform, dichloromethane.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Helicid can be used for antidepressant activity experiments, etc.