642-18-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Indole alkaloid
• Synonyms: 3,4,5,6,16,17-Hexadehydro-16-(methoxycarbonyl)-19.alpha.-methyl-20.alpha.- oxayohimbanium;Aids002662;Aids-002662
• CAS NO: 642-18-2
• Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₂₀N₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 349.4025
• Mol File: 642-18-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: Indole alkaloid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Indole alkaloid(642-18-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Indole alkaloid(642-18-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 642-18-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Indole alkaloids are a class of naturally occurring organic compounds that contain a pentacyclic ring structure called indole. These chemicals are found in various plants, fungi, and microorganisms, and are known for their diverse biological activities including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antitumor properties. Some well-known examples of indole alkaloids include yohimbine, reserpine, and strychnine, each of which has been used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic effects. The unique structure and biological activities of indole alkaloids have made them an important area of study in the fields of pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery.

InChI:InChI=1/C21H20N2O3/c1-12-16-10-23-8-7-14-13-5-3-4-6-18(13)22-20(14)19(23)9-15(16)17(11-26-12)21(24)25-2/h3-8,11-12,15-16H,9-10H2,1-2H3/p+1/t12-,15-,16-/m0/s1

Upstream product

• 110-16-7 maleic acid 

Downstream Products

• 760897-78-7 tetrahydroalstonial 
• 6474-90-4 tetrahydroalstonine 
• 122441-12-7 19α-methyl-(20α)-18-oxa-yohimb-16-ene-16-carboxylic acid methyl ester