Molecular Formula: C22H25NO
Molecular Weight: 399.443
CAS No.: 64-86-8
Biological Source: Chief alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale, many other Colchicum spp., several Merendera spp., Gloriosa superba and others (Liliaceae)
Biological Use/Importance: Functions by binding to tubulin and arresting cell division at metaphase. Also inhibits many cell transport systems. Antimitotic agent used to induce... View full description
Molecular Formula: C22H25NO
Molecular Weight: 399.443
CAS No.: 64-86-8
Biological Source: Chief alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale, many other Colchicum spp., several Merendera spp., Gloriosa superba and others (Liliaceae)
Biological Use/Importance: Functions by binding to tubulin and arresting cell division at metaphase. Also inhibits many cell transport systems. Antimitotic agent used to induce polyploidy in plant breeding and for studying cell division. Toxicity has precluded exploitation of these props. for antineoplastic use. Potential HIV inhibitor. Antiinflammatory agent. Used for relief of pain in acute gout
Melting Point: 155-157
Solubility: Sol. MeOH, C6H6, H2O; fairly sol. Et2O; poorly sol. Hexane
Sigma: C9754
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[Botanical source]: Leaves of Ginkgo Bilabo L.
[Appearance]: Yellow-brown fine powder
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[Pharmacological actions]:...
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Product name: Milk Thistle P.E.
Botanical source: Silybum marianum.
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Product name: Wolfberry P.E. (Lycium P.E.)
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Product name: White willow bark P.E.
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