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Sigma-Aldrich

Quinine

90%

Synonym(s):

6′-Methoxycinchonidine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H24N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
324.42
Beilstein:
91867
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

90%

optical activity

[α]25/D −165°, c = 2 in ethanol

mp

173-175 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COc1ccc2nccc([C@@H](O)[C@@H]3C[C@@H]4CCN3C[C@@H]4C=C)c2c1

InChI

1S/C20H24N2O2/c1-3-13-12-22-9-7-14(13)10-19(22)20(23)16-6-8-21-18-5-4-15(24-2)11-17(16)18/h3-6,8,11,13-14,19-20,23H,1,7,9-10,12H2,2H3/t13-,14-,19-,20+/m0/s1

InChI key

LOUPRKONTZGTKE-WZBLMQSHSA-N

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General description

Quinine, a cinchona alkaloid found in the bark of the cinchona tree, is known for its anti-malarial property.

Application

Quinine has been used as a standard during the chemical evaluation of alkaloids in the hydroethanolic extracts of endophytic fungi obtained from the leaves of Costus spiralis by TLC.
Resolving agent for carboxylic acids. Catalyzes the kinetic resolution of furanones.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Potassium channel blocker

Other Notes

remainder hydroquinine

Pictograms

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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