General

Synonyms: 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl methyl reserpate, methylreserpate 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid, alserin, alkarau, anquil, banasil, bioserpine, eserpine, gammaserpine, idoserp, kitine, naquival, neoserfin, pressimedin, purserpine, quiescin, raucap, rautrin, raumorine, rausedil, rauserpine, rauwoleaf, resercen, reserp, reserpene, residine, resine, resocalm, resperin, rezerpin, rivasin, sandril, serfolia, serpaloid, serpena, serpentil, serpentina, serpentil, serpentina, serpoid, sertabs, sertina, scores of further trade names
Use: hypertension drug; also used in the treatment of anxiety and to deal with chronic phsychosis
Molecular formula: C₃₃H₄₀N₂O₉
CAS No: 50-55-5
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Physical data

Appearance: off-white crystalline powder
Melting point: ca. 264 C (decomposes)
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Stability

Stable, but darkens slowly in light. Combustible. Incompatible with strong acids, reducing agents, oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Poison. Harmful if swallowed. Possible human carcinogen. May cause reproductive harm.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 420 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 44 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 15 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 200 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 52 mg kg^-1
IPR-RBT LD50 7 mg kg^-1
SCU-GPG LD50 65 mg kg^-1
ORL-BWD LD50 100 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R22.

Transport information

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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses if handling powder. Do not exceed the stated dose if taking as medication.

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This information was last updated on October 2, 2005. We have tried to make it as accurate and useful as possible, but can take no responsibility for its use, misuse, or accuracy. We have not verified this information, and cannot guarantee that it is up-to-date.
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