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 ALX-550-232[ALEXIS] Revised 13-May-08  

Aconitine

SYNONYMS   

(1α,3α,6α,14α,15α,16β)-20-Ethyl-1,6,16-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)aconitane-3,8,13,14,15-pentol 8-acetate 14-benzoate

PRODUCT LINE   

Natural Products / Antibiotics

PRODUCT FAMILIES   

Neurotoxins

Ordering Information
 Product NumbersFormatSizeUnit PriceQuantity
 ALX-550-232-M025 25 mg  
Product Specification
FORMULA:   C34H47NO11
 
MW:   645.7
 
CAS NUMBER:   302-27-2
 
MERCK INDEX:   14: 118
 
RTECS:   AR5960000
 
SOURCE/HOST:   Isolated from Aconitum karacolium.
 
PURITY:   ≥98%
 
APPEARANCE:   White to off-white powder.
 
SOLUBILITY:   Soluble in 100% ethanol (35mg/ml); almost insoluble in water (0.3mg/ml).
 
SHIPPING:   AMBIENT
 
LONG TERM STORAGE:   +4°C
 
HANDLING:   Protect from light.
 
HAZARD:   VERY TOXIC.

Product Description

A lipid-soluble neurotoxin that acts as a sodium channel modulator. Blocks tetrodotoxin-sensitive Na+ channels. Potent neurotoxin.

Product Specific Literature References
Non-quantal acetylcholine release at mouse neuromuscular junction: effects of elevated quantal release and aconitine: S.P. Yu & W. Van der Kloot; Neurosci. Lett. 117, 111 (1990) Abstract
Synthesis and activity of a potent N-methyl-D-aspartic acid agonist, trans-1-aminocyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid, and related phosphonic and carboxylic acids: M. Muroi, et al.; Neuropharmacology 29, 567 (1990) Abstract
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Natural Products / Antibiotics > Natural Products > Alkaloids / Signal Transduction > Ion Channels & Transporters / Related Products > Na+ Channels