Tetrahydroberberine

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Tetrahydroberberine Structure
Tetrahydroberberine structure
Common Name Tetrahydroberberine
CAS Number 522-97-4 Molecular Weight 339.385
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 476.1±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H21NO4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 141.1±25.9 °C

 Use of Tetrahydroberberine


Tetrahydroberberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from corydalis tuber; has micromolar affinity for dopamine D(2) (pK(i) = 6.08) and 5-HT(1A) (pK(i) = 5.38) receptors but moderate to no affinity for other relevant serotonin receptors (5-HT(1B), 5-HT(1D), 5-HT(3), and 5-HT(4); pK(i) < 5.00).

 Names

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

Name canadine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Tetrahydroberberine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Tetrahydroberberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from corydalis tuber; has micromolar affinity for dopamine D(2) (pK(i) = 6.08) and 5-HT(1A) (pK(i) = 5.38) receptors but moderate to no affinity for other relevant serotonin receptors (5-HT(1B), 5-HT(1D), 5-HT(3), and 5-HT(4); pK(i) < 5.00).
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References

[1]. Lee TH, et al. Tetrahydroberberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from corydalis tuber, enhances gastrointestinal motor function. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2011 Sep;338(3):917-24.

[2]. Niwa M, et al. Dopaminergic unique affinity of tetrahydroberberine and l-tetrahydroberberine-d-camphor sulfonate. Pharmacology. 1991;43(6):329-36.

 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 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 476.1±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H21NO4
Molecular Weight 339.385
Flash Point 141.1±25.9 °C
Exact Mass 339.147064
PSA 40.16000
LogP 3.83
Appearance of Characters solid | yellow
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.656
InChIKey VZTUIEROBZXUFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COc1ccc2c(c1OC)CN1CCc3cc4c(cc3C1C2)OCO4
Storage condition 2-8°C
Water Solubility DMSO: >10 mg/mL, soluble

 Safety Information

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

Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22
Safety Phrases 36
WGK Germany 3

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Synonyms

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

l-Xanthopuccine
Hydroberberine
9,10-dimethoxy-5,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-6H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquino[3,2-a]isoquinoline
9,10-Dimethoxy-5,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-6H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquinolino[3,2-a]isoquinoline
canadine
Tetrahydroberberine,THB
l-Canadine
(±)-Canadine
EINECS 208-338-2
5,6,13,13a-Tetrahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)-8H-dibenzo[a,g]quinolizine
MFCD00067284
dl-Canadine
UNII:V2SSH085X8
l-Tetrahydroberberine
5,8,13,13a-Tetrahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-6H-benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizine
THB
Tetrahydroberberine
5,6,13,13a-Tetrahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)-8H-dibenzo(a,g)quinolizine
dl-Tetrahydroberberine
9,10-bis(methyloxy)-5,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-6H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquino[3,2-a]isoquinoline
xanthopuccine

 Tetrahydroberberine | FAQ

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

Q: What is the molecular weight of canadine?
A: Molecular weight of canadine is 339.385.
Q: What are the uses of canadine?
A: Main uses of canadine: Tetrahydroberberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from corydalis tuber; has micromolar affinity for dopamine D(2) (pK(i) = 6.08) and 5-HT(1A) (pK(i) = 5.38) receptors but moderate to no affinity for other relevant serotonin receptors (5-HT(1B), 5-HT(1D), 5-HT(3), and 5-HT(4); pK(i) < 5.00).
Q: What is the molecular formula of canadine?
A: Molecular formula of canadine is C20H21NO4.
Q: What is the InChIKey of canadine?
A: InChIKey of canadine is VZTUIEROBZXUFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the boiling point of canadine?
A: Boiling point of canadine is 476.1±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the downstream products of canadine?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of canadine: 483-15-8;4263-84-7;6880-91-7;485-91-6;10134-52-8;47474-49-7.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of canadine?
A: SMILES notation of canadine is COc1ccc2c(c1OC)CN1CCc3cc4c(cc3C1C2)OCO4.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of canadine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of canadine is 40.16000.
Q: What are the storage conditions for canadine?
A: Storage conditions for canadine: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the CAS number of canadine?
A: CAS number of canadine is 522-97-4.

 Tetrahydroberberinefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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