Aconitine is a toxin found in Aconitum that exhibits antipyretic, antihypertensive, analgesic, and antinociceptive activities. Aconitine binds neurotoxin binding site 2 of Na+ channels, forcing the channel to stay open longer, allowing continual depolarization, Na+ influx, and eventually paralysis. Aconitine acts as a positive inotrope, potentially inducing cardiac arrhythmia.
| Cas No. | 302-27-2 |
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| Purity | ≥88% |
| Formula | C34H47NO11 |
| Formula Wt. | 645.74 |
| Chemical Name | (1α,3α,6α,14α,15α,16β)-20-Ethyl-1,6,16-trimethoxy- 4-(methoxymethyl)aconitane-3,8,13,14,15-pentol 8-acetate 14-benzoate |
| Synonym | 20-ethyl-3alpha,13,15alpha-trihydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16beta-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)aconitane-8,14alpha-diyl 8-acetate 14-benzoate: Acetylbenzoylaconine |
| Melting Point | 204°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (0.3mg/mL) or ethanol (35mg/mL). |
| Appearance | White Crystal |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | A0958 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | A0958 Info Sheet PDF |
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