Anodyne

Emetine
Emetine
Salts
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Emetine hydrochloride
Emetine hydrochloride
Emetine sulfate
Emetine sulfate
Molecular structure via molpic
Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js
Molecular formulaC29H40N2O4
Molecular mass480.6 g/mol
AppearanceWHITE AMORPHOUS POWDER
TasteVery bitter taste
Predicted LogP4.7
Melting point74 °C
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.
SolubilityMODERATELY 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
Chiralityabsolute
Identifiers
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IUPAC name(2S,3R,11bS)-2-[[(1R)-6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-1-yl]methyl]-3-ethyl-9,10-dimethoxy-2,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-1H-benzo[a]quinolizine
SMILESCC[C@H]1CN2CCC3=CC(=C(C=C3[C@@H]2C[C@@H]1C[C@@H]4C5=CC(=C(C=C5CCN4)OC)OC)OC)OC
InChIInChI=1S/C29H40N2O4/c1-6-18-17-31-10-8-20-14-27(33-3)29(35-5)16-23(20)25(31)12-21(18)11-24-22-15-28(34-4)26(32-2)13-19(22)7-9-30-24/h13-16,18,21,24-25,30H,6-12,17H2,1-5H3/t18-,21-,24+,25-/m0/s1
InChIKeyAUVVAXYIELKVAI-CKBKHPSWSA-N
Dosing

Emetine

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.

Stereochemistry

Emetine is a absolute mixture

See also