Cepharanthine is a biscoclaurine alkaloid isolated from Stephania cepharantha. It has antiinflammatory, antiallergic, immunomo- dulatory, and many other interesting biological activities.
Specifications Cas No. 481-49-2
Product ID C1718
Product Name Cepharanthine, 95%
Chemical Name 6',12'-Dimethoxy-2,2'-dimethyl-6,7-[methylenebis- (oxy)]oxyacanthan
Synonym Cepharanthin; O-Methylcepharanoline
Formula Wt. 606.71
Melting Point 145
oC-155
oC
Purity ≥95%
Solubility Soluble in organic solvents except petr ether.
Store Temp +4
oC
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