"rac-18β-hydroxy-11,17α-dimethoxy-20α-yohimban-16β-carboxylic acid-lactone" is a complex organic compound belonging to the yohimban family, which is a group of indole alkaloids found in the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe tree. This specific compound is characterized by its unique structure, featuring a hydroxyl group at the 18β position, two methoxy groups at the 11 and 17α positions, and a carboxylic acid lactone group at the 16β position. It is a racemic mixture, meaning it consists of equal parts of both the R and S enantiomers. rac-18β-hydroxy-11,17α-dimethoxy-20α-yohimban-16β-carboxylic acid-lactone has potential applications in pharmaceutical research due to its structural similarity to yohimbine, a well-known alkaloid with various pharmacological properties, including potential use as a stimulant and aphrodisiac. However, further studies are needed to explore its specific biological activities and potential therapeutic applications.
The CAS Registry Mumber 1173-69-9 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 1,1,7 and 3 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 6 and 9 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 1173-69: (6*1)+(5*1)+(4*7)+(3*3)+(2*6)+(1*9)=69 69 % 10 = 9 So 1173-69-9 is a valid CAS Registry Number.