Α-OBSCURINE

Α-OBSCURINE - Names and Identifiers

Name	α-Obscurine
Synonyms	α-Obscurin Α-OBSCURINE α-Obscurine alpha-Obscurine 3,18-Dihydro-17-methyllycodin-1(2H)-one (4aR,12R)-2,3,4,4aβ,5,6,7,10-Octahydro-1,12-dimethyl-1H-5β,10bβ-propano-1,7-phenanthrolin-8(9H)-one 1H-5,10b-Propano-1,7-phenanthrolin-8(7H)-one, 2,3,4,4a,5,6,9,10-octahydro-1,12-dimethyl-, (4aR,5S,10bR,12R)-
CAS	596-55-4

Α-OBSCURINE - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C17H26N2O
Molar Mass	274.4
Density	1.14±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
Melting Point	283-284 °C(Solv: methanol (67-56-1))
Boling Point	471.1±45.0 °C(Predicted)
pKa	16.04±0.40(Predicted)
Storage Condition	2-8℃

Α-OBSCURINE - Introduction

Alpha-obscurine (alpha-melanin base) is a natural product, belonging to the tannin class of compounds. It is a compound extracted from the Obscuria spp. Plant.

The nature of α-obscurine is a white crystalline solid, soluble in water and many organic solvents. It has a bitter taste and numbness.

α-obscurine has certain uses in the field of medicine. It is being investigated as a candidate compound for use as an analgesic and neuropathic pain treatment. It is considered to have analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor potential. However, due to its toxicity and side effects, further research is still in progress.

α-obscurine is mainly extracted from Obscuria spp. Plant. Extraction methods often use solvent extraction, separation, crystallization and other steps.

Regarding the safety information of α-obscurine, it has not been widely used in human treatment due to its toxicity and side effects. The use of this compound requires caution and more research is needed to assess its toxicity and safety. Appropriate laboratory practices and safety regulations should be followed at the time of use.

Last Update：2024-04-09 21:54:55