Properties
Description
Matrine is an alkaloid, which has a variety of pharmacological effects, including anti-cancer effects, and action as a kappa opioid receptor agonist.
Molecular Formula
C15H24N2O
Source
Dried root of the Sophora flavescens Ait
Form
Needle-like or prismatic crystals
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in water, benzene, chloroform, ether and carbon dioxide, and hardly soluble in petroleum ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Matrine can be used for anti-cancer effect experiments, etc.