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Formulation
Off-White solid
Storage:
-20°C
Product Information:
Indole alkaloid isolated from Rauwolfia serpentina which acts as a potent antihypertensive agent. Irreversibly inhibits both isoforms of vesicular monoamine transporter VMAT1 and 2, Ki=34 and 12 nM, respectively.1,2 May be used to pharmacologically deplete monoamines in various animal models.3 Inhibits the multidrug resistance protein P-glycoprotein, IC50=0.5 mM.3 Reserpine-induced hypokinesia is considered a useful animal model of Parkinson’s disease.5
Description:
CAS Number: 50-55-5; Chemical Name: (3β,16β,17α,18β,20α)-11,17-dimethoxy-18-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-yohimban-16-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; Molecular weight: 608.68; Formula: C33H40N2O9; Solubility: DMSO (35 mg/ml); Physical Properties: Off-white solid; Purity: 98% by TLC NMR (Conforms)