Veratridine
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- Purpose
- Na channel activator
- Characteristics
- Na channel opener.
- Purity
- >98 %
- Chemical Name
- (3β,4α,16β)-4,12,14,16,17,20-Hexahydroxy-4,9-epoxycevan-3-yl 3,4-dimethoxybenzoate
- Formula
- C36H51NO11
- Solubility
- Soluble in DMSO (25 mg/ml) or 100% ethanol (25 mg/ml)
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- Comment
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Source: Synthetic.
Appearance: White solid - Restrictions
- For Research Use only
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- Format
- Solid
- Precaution of Use
- Classification: Caution: Substance not yet fully tested. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Hazard Phrases: H302-H315-H317-H318-H335 Precautionary Phrases: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
- Handling Advice
- Classification: Caution: Substance not yet fully tested. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Hazard Phrases: H302-H315-H317-H318-H335 Precautionary Phrases: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
- Storage
- -20 °C
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- Background
- Veratridine is a steroid-derived alkaloid that functions as a neurotoxin by activating sodium channels. It binds to intramembrane receptor site 2 thereby increasing intracellular Ca2+ concentration.
- Molecular Weight
- 673.79
- CAS-No
- 71-62-5
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