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5.06130

Sigma-Aldrich

Reserpine

Synonym(s):

Reserpine, VMAT2 Inhibitor, Reserpine, Vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT) Antagonist, Reserpine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C33H40N2O9
CAS Number:
50-55-5
Molecular Weight:
608.68
MDL number:
MFCD00005091
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

Quality Level

100

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

off-white

solubility

DMSO: 100 mM

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C33H40N2O9/c1-38-19-7-8-20-21-9-10-35-16-18-13-27(44-32(36)17-11-25(39-2)30(41-4)26(12-17)40-3)31(42-5)28(33(37)43-6)22(18)15-24(35)29(21)34-23(20)14-19/h7-8,11-12,14,18,22,24,27-28,31,34H,9-10,13,15-16H2,1-6H3/t18-,22+,24-,27-,28+,31+/m1/s1

InChI key

QEVHRUUCFGRFIF-MDEJGZGSSA-N

General description

Binds the vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT2) and acts as an irreversible transport inhibitor of biogenic amines. Used as a long-lasting bioamine depleter. Prevents bioamine transport into synaptic vesicles and chromaffin granules. Used as antihypertensive and antipsychotic drugs.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
VMAT2

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Oe, T., et al. 2010. Neurosci.169, 1860.
Metzger, R. et al. 2002. Eur. J. Pharmacol.456, 39.
Heslop, E., et al. 1999. Neuropharmacol.38, 883.
Schuldiner, S., et al. 1993. J. Biol. Chem.268, 29.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Exclamation markHealth hazard
GHS07,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2 - Repr. 1A - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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