Sinomenine
plant extract
pharmaceutical
Product name: Sinomenine
Synonym(s): 7,8-Didehydro-4-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one, 9CI. Cucoline. Kukoline

CAS Registry Number: 115-53-7
Specification:98%(By HPLC)
Molecular Formula: C19H23NO4
Molecular Weight: 329.395
Percentage Composition: C 69.28%; H 7.04%; N 4.25%; O 19.43%
Biological Source: Alkaloid from Sinomenium acutum and Stephania cepharantha (Menispermaceae)
Use/Importance: Abortifacient in large doses. Starting material for synth. of enantiomeric morphine derivs. Immunosuppressant. Analgesic, antiinflammatory, antirheumatic props.
Melting Point: Mp 182℃ (double Mp)