20497-21-6

Basic information

• Product Name: LAUNOBINE
• Synonyms: LAUNOBINE;NORBULBOCAPNINE;(7aS)-6,7,7a,8-Tetrahydro-11-methoxy-5H-benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[6,5,4-de]quinolin-12-ol
• CAS NO: 20497-21-6
• Molecular Formula: C18H17NO4
• Molecular Weight: 311.33
• Product Categories: Alkaloids
• Mol File: 20497-21-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 527.5°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 272.8°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.369g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 9.63E-12mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.659
• CAS DataBase Reference: LAUNOBINE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: LAUNOBINE(20497-21-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: LAUNOBINE(20497-21-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 20497-21-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

LAUNOBINE is an alkaloid derived from Cassytha americana (Syn. c. filiformis L.), obtained as a microcrystalline powder that is dextrorotatory with [α]D + 228.7°. It is characterized by the presence of one methoxyl group, one hydroxyl group, and a methylenedioxy group. LAUNOBINE is found in the alkali-insoluble aporphine portion of the alkaloidal extract of the plant.

Uses

1. Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
LAUNOBINE is used as a pharmaceutical compound for its potential therapeutic applications. The presence of various functional groups in its structure allows for interactions with biopolymers and macromolecules, making it a promising candidate for drug development.
2. Used in Research and Development:
LAUNOBINE is used as a research compound for studying its chemical properties, structural characteristics, and potential applications in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and material science.
3. Used in Natural Product Chemistry:
LAUNOBINE is used as a natural product for understanding its role in the plant's defense mechanisms and its potential as a bioactive compound with therapeutic properties.
4. Used in Drug Discovery:
LAUNOBINE is used as a starting material for the synthesis of new drug candidates, leveraging its unique structural features and potential biological activities.
5. Used in Quality Control and Standardization:
LAUNOBINE is used as a reference compound for quality control and standardization of plant extracts and formulations containing Cassytha americana, ensuring the consistency and efficacy of these products.

References

Cava, Rao, Douglas, Weisbach., J. Org. Chern., 33, 2243 (1968)

InChI:InChI=1/C18H17NO4/c1-21-12-3-2-9-6-11-14-10(4-5-19-11)7-13-18(23-8-22-13)16(14)15(9)17(12)20/h2-3,7,11,19-20H,4-6,8H2,1H3/t11-/m0/s1