Gentianine

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Gentianine Structure
Gentianine structure
Common Name Gentianine
CAS Number 439-89-4 Molecular Weight 175.184
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 386.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H9NO2 Melting Point 84-86ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 187.6±27.9 °C

 Use of Gentianine


Gentianine, an active metabolite of Swertiamarin, has anti-diabetic effect and anti-inflammatory property[1][2].

Summary: Gentianine, also known as gentianine, has a CAS number of 439-89-4. Its molecular formula is C10H9NO2 and molecular weight is 175.184. It appears as a powder, with a melting point of 84-86℃ and a boiling point of 386.5±42.0 °C, and a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name gentianine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 386.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 84-86ºC
Molecular Formula C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight 175.184
Flash Point 187.6±27.9 °C
Exact Mass 175.063324
PSA 39.19000
LogP 1.73
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.604
InChIKey DFNZYFAJQPLJFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C=Cc1cncc2c1CCOC2=O

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UQ1374500
CHEMICAL NAME :
1H-Pyrano(3,4-c)pyridin-1-one, 3,4-dihydro-5-vinyl-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
439-89-4
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0137011
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
5
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C10-H9-N-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
175.20

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
276 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
JPMSAE Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. (American Pharmaceutical Assoc., 2215 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037) V.50- 1961- Volume(issue)/page/year: 63,1341,1974
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
JOETD7 Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (Elsevier Scientific Pub. Ireland Ltd., POB 85, Limerick, Ireland) V.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,1,1983
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
400 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold
REFERENCE :
PLMEAA Planta Medica. (Georg Thieme Verlag, Postfach 732, D-7000 Stuttgart 1, Fed. Rep. Ger.) V.1- 1953- Volume(issue)/page/year: 25,258,1974
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold
REFERENCE :
PAHEAA Pharmaceutica Acta Helvetiae. (Schweizerische Apothekerzeitung, Postfach 3006, CH3000 Bern, 7, Switzerland) V.1- 1926- Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,333,1951
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
250 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold
REFERENCE :
PAHEAA Pharmaceutica Acta Helvetiae. (Schweizerische Apothekerzeitung, Postfach 3006, CH3000 Bern, 7, Switzerland) V.1- 1926- Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,333,1951

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  3

DownStream  0

 GentianineBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Antipsychotic activity in albino mouse assessed as potentiation of hexobarbital-induc...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Mus musculus
External Id: CHEMBL4676788
Name: Antipsychotic activity in trained mouse assessed as reduction in ability of mouse to ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Mus musculus
External Id: CHEMBL4676787
Name: Antipsychotic activity in mouse assessed as reduction in amphetamine-induced toxicity
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Mus musculus
External Id: CHEMBL4676789
Name: Toxicity in ip dosed albino rat
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL4676782
Name: Potentiation of diphenylhydantoin-induced anticonvulsant activity in rat relative to ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL4676784
Name: Protection against pentylenetetrazol-induced convulsion in rat at 50 to 100 mg/kg, ip...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL4676783
Name: Antiaggressive activity in mouse assessed as reduction in foot shock induced fighting...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Mus musculus
External Id: CHEMBL4676786
Name: Potentiation of morphine-induced analgesia in rat relative to control
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL4676785
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-5-vinylnicotinic acid δ-lactone
4-<2-Hydroxyaethyl>-5-vinyl-3-pyridin-carboxylic acid lacton
5-VINYLPYRROLIDONE
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-5-vinylnicotinic lactone
5-Ethenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrano(3,4-c)pyridin-1-one
Gentianine
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-5-vinylnicotinic Acid d-Lactone
5-vinylpyrrolidinone
2-Pyrrolidinone,5-ethenyl
Erythricine
5-vinyl-pyrrolidin-2-one
UNII-C2PD310UXB
5-ethenyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one
5-Vinyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one

 Gentianine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the InChIKey of gentianine?
A: InChIKey of gentianine is DFNZYFAJQPLJFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular weight of gentianine?
A: Molecular weight of gentianine is 175.184.
Q: What are the uses of gentianine?
A: Main uses of gentianine: Gentianine, an active metabolite of Swertiamarin, has anti-diabetic effect and anti-inflammatory property[1][2].
Q: What is the molecular formula of gentianine?
A: Molecular formula of gentianine is C10H9NO2.
Q: What is the boiling point of gentianine?
A: Boiling point of gentianine is 386.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the CAS number of gentianine?
A: CAS number of gentianine is 439-89-4.
Q: What is the English name of gentianine?
A: The English name of gentianine is gentianine.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of gentianine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of gentianine is 39.19000.
Q: What is the melting point of gentianine?
A: Melting point of gentianine is 84-86ºC.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of gentianine?
A: SMILES notation of gentianine is C=Cc1cncc2c1CCOC2=O.

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