596-11-2

Basic information

• Product Name: β-ERYTHROIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
• CAS NO: 596-11-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₉NO₃•ClH
• Molecular Weight: 309.82
• Mol File: 596-11-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 517°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 266.5°C
• Density: 1.27g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: β-ERYTHROIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: β-ERYTHROIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (596-11-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: β-ERYTHROIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (596-11-2)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: Poison by ingestion, intravenous, and subcutaneous routes. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of HCl and NOsub xmlns="">x/sub>.
• Hazardous Substances Data: 596-11-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

β-erythroidine hydrochloride is a piperidine alkaloid chemical compound found in plants from the Dichapetalaceae and Erythroxylaceae families. It is recognized for its potent neurotoxic properties, acting as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, and has been investigated for its potential pharmacological activities, including modulation of neurotransmission and its use in developing therapeutic agents for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, nicotine addiction, and other conditions.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Research:
β-erythroidine hydrochloride is used as a research compound for studying the effects of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonism on neurotransmission. Its neurotoxic properties make it a valuable tool in understanding the mechanisms of neurological disorders and developing potential therapeutic agents.
Used in Drug Development:
In the pharmaceutical industry, β-erythroidine hydrochloride is utilized as a lead compound in the development of drugs targeting conditions like Alzheimer's disease, nicotine addiction, and other neurological disorders. Its ability to modulate neurotransmission offers a promising avenue for creating novel treatments that can alleviate symptoms or slow the progression of these diseases.
Used in Toxicological Studies:
β-erythroidine hydrochloride is also used in toxicological research to investigate the effects of neurotoxic substances on the nervous system. This helps in understanding the potential risks and side effects of various compounds and contributes to the development of safer medications and substances.

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