Thermo Scientific Chemicals Cinchonidine, 98.5-101%

Description

Cinchonidine, CAS # 485-71-2, is a naturally occurring alkaloid that may be used in asymmetric synthesis and exhibits anti-malarial activity

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General Description

Cinchonidine is an alkaloid naturally occurring in the bark of Cinchona strubs that has activity against Plasmodium spp

Cinchonidine is a diastereoisomer of cinchonine and can be used to promote chirality in asymmetric or enantioselective synthesis of organic compounds

Applications

Cinchonidine has been used as a starting material in the synthesis of anti-malarial cinchona alkaloid conjugates

Has been shown to potently induce γ-globin mRNA and fetal hemoglobin in erythroid progenitor cells and may be useful in preclinical studies of β-thalassemia

Specifications

• Melting Point: 200.0°C to 203.0°C
• Color: White to Cream
• Loss on Drying: 1% max. (105°C)
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5-101%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 23, 420
• Merck Index: 15, 2289
• Specific Rotation: − 115.00
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and chloroform
• Formula Weight: 294.39
• Percent Purity: 98.5-101%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Cinchonidine, 98.5-101%

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