Properties
Description
Oxymatrine, a natural quinolizidine alkaloid, has been known to have cytotoxic and chemopreventive effects on various cancer cells.
Molecular Formula
C15H24N2O2
Source
The root of Sophora flavescens Ait
Form
Colorless columnar crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in water, chloroform, ethanol, hardly soluble in ether, methyl ether, petroleum ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Melting Point
162°C-163°C (Hydrate), 207°C (Anhydrous)
Applications
Oxymatrine can be used for diuretic, anti-pathogenic, immune effect experiments, etc.
