Description:
Berberine hydrochloride is an isoqinoline alkaloid and acts as a COX-2 inhibitor that exhibits chemopreventive activity against colon tumor formation. Study in humans and hamsters shows that berberine reduces total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. It also inhibits c-Jun and suppresses inflammation and cancers.Nutritional supplement in health care products.
- Molecular Weight: 371.817
- Molecular Formula: C20H18ClNO4
Purity: ≥ 98%
Canonical SMILES:
COC1=C(C2=C[N+]3=C(C=C2C=C1)C4=CC5=C(C=C4CC3)OCO5)OC.[Cl-]
InChI:
InChI=1S/C20H18NO4.ClH/c1-22-17-4-3-12-7-16-14-9-19-18(24-11-25-19)8-13(14)5-6-21(16)10-15(12)20(17)23-2;/h3-4,7-10H,5-6,11H2,1-2H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChIKey: VKJGBAJNNALVAV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- Melting Point: >160°C (dec.)
- Appearance: Pale Yellow to Yellow Solid
- Application: Ingredient of health care products.
Synonyms:
Berberine chloride; Natural Yellow 18; Benzodioxide; Berberinium chloride
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