Catalogue Number | O870665 |
Chemical Name | Oxyberberin |
Synonyms | 5,6-Dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-8H-benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizin-8-one; 8-Oxoberberine; 8-Oxyberberine; Berberin-8-one; Berlambine; JKL 1073A; NSC 93138 |
CAS Number | 549-21-3 |
Molecular Formula: | C₂₀H₁₇NO₅ |
Appearance | Pale Yellow to Yellow Solid |
Melting Point | >90°C (dec.) |
Molecular Weight | 351.35 |
Storage | Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Category | Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; |
Applications | Oxyberberin is a naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloid shown to inhibit lipoxygenase and provide antioxidant activity. |
References | Misík V. et al.: Planta. Med., 61, 372 (1995) |