| Message: | Quinine
EINECS:205-003-2
Molecular Formula:C20H24N2O2
CAS Registry Number:130-95-0
Synonyms:Quinine anhydrous; Quinine hydrochloride dihydrate; Quinine free base; (6-Methoxy-4-quinolyl)(5-vinyl-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl)methanol
Chemical Properties
Appearance:Triboluminescent, orthorhombic needles from absolute alcohol. Odorless. An alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree.
Molecular Weight:324.42
Density:1.21g/cm3
Boiling Point:495.9°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point:176-177℃
Flash Point:253.7°C
Alpha:-172 o (C=1, ETOH)
Storage Temperature:Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store below 40C.
Refractive index:1.625 (15 C)
Solubility:slightly soluble
Stability:Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. May discolor on exposure to light.
Usage:Primary alkaloid of various species of Cinchona (Rubiaceae). Optical isomer of Quinidine. Antimalarial; muscle relaxant (skeletal) |
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