When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.
Solubility
MODERATELY SOL IN DILUTE AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE; SOL IN ETHER, ALCOHOL, ACETONE; SLIGHTLY SOL IN CHLOROFORM, BENZENE; INSOL IN GLACIAL ACETIC ACID; SOL IN 80% ACETIC ACID
Emetine (also known as Emetin, Cephaeline methyl ether, Methyl cephaeline, 6',7',10,11-Tetramethoxyemetan, (-)-Emetine, Cephaline-O-methyl ether, Emetinum, Emetan, 6',7',10,11-tetramethoxy-, Tcmdc-125531 or GNF-PF-196) is a substance of the piperidine class.
Chemistry
Emetine is typically found in the form of its hydrochloride and sulfate salts.