Berberine Hemisulfate Salt
SKU
B-1201
- CAS:633-66-9
- Formula:C20H18NO4•0.5SO4
- MW:384.39 Da
- Appearance:Off-white to yellow powder
- Purity:98% (TLC)

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The alkaloid berberine exhibits relatively weak antibiotic properties (1), apparently because of its efflux by multidrug resistance pumps (s). Recently it was described that the anti-microbial action of berberine is potentiated by 5'-methoxyhydnocarpin.
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Alternate Name/Synonyms
Natural Yellow 18; 5,6-Dihydro-9,10-dimethoxybenzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium
SKU
B-1201
CAS #
633-66-9
Chemical Name
5,6-Dihydro-9,10-dimethoxybenzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium
Chemical Formula
C20H18NO4•0.5SO4
Molecular Weight
384.39 Da
Appearance
Off-white to yellow powder
Purity
98% (TLC)
Solubility
Soluble in methanol (50mg/ml), Water (2:1)
Storage Temp
20°C
THERAPEUTIC AREA
Oncological disorders
USE
An isoquinoline alkaloid that acts as an anticancer agent
MDL NUMBER
MFCD00031743
CHEMACX
Not Applicable
INCHI
Not Applicable
SMILES
COc1c(OC)ccc2cc3[n+](CCc4cc5OCOc5cc34)cc12
Peptide sequence
Not Applicable
RTECS
Not Applicable
UN #'S
UN 1544
PACKING GROUP
III
HAZARD CLASS
Not Applicable
Handling
Warning.Toxic. Store in Tightly Sealed Vial
Certificate of Analysis 1
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Handling | Warning.Toxic. Store in Tightly Sealed Vial |
UN #'S | UN 1544 |
Packing Group | III |