General

Synonyms: 11,17-dimethoxy-18-((1-oxo-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenyl)oxy)-3,2-yohimban-16 carboxylic acid methyl ester, methyl reserpate 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamic acid ester, methyl 18-o-(3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamoyl) reserpate, anapral, anaprel, cinamine, cinatabs, moderil, normorescina, raupyrol, raurescine, recitensina, rescaloid, rescamin, rescidan, rescin, rescinpal, rescitens, reserpinine, respial, tenamine, tuareg, further trade names
Use: antihypertensive
Molecular formula: C₃₅H₄₂N₂O₉
CAS No: 24815-24-5
EINECS No:

Physical data

Appearance: white to cream powder
Melting point: 238 C
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Water solubility: negligible

Stability

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

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled.

Toxicity data
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ORL-HMN TDLO 4 ug kg^-1/d
ORL-RAT LD50 1000 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 440 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 1420 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.

Safety phrases
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