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Crotaline

Synonym(s):

(-)-Monocrotaline, Monocrotaline

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H23NO6
CAS Number:
315-22-0
Molecular Weight:
325.36
Beilstein:
48732
MDL number:
MFCD00084656
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24892326
NACRES:
NA.77

form

powder

mp

204 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@@]12[C@H]3CCN1CC=C2COC(=O)[C@](C)(O)[C@](C)(O)[C@@H](C)C(=O)O3

InChI

1S/C16H23NO6/c1-9-13(18)23-11-5-7-17-6-4-10(12(11)17)8-22-14(19)16(3,21)15(9,2)20/h4,9,11-12,20-21H,5-8H2,1-3H3/t9-,11+,12+,15+,16-/m0/s1

InChI key

QVCMHGGNRFRMAD-XFGHUUIASA-N

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General description

Crotaline is a macrocyclic compound belonging to the pyrrolizidine alkaloid family. It is naturally present in Crotalaria spectabilis.

Application

Crotaline has been used in hydrochloric acid (HCl) and injected into experimental animals to induce-pulmonary hypertension.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Crotaline induces pulmonary vascular syndrome in rats. It is considered toxic and results in hepatic cirrhosis, enlarged liver, sinusoidal obstruction syndrome and right ventricular hypertrophy.Monocrotaline is known to inhibit the growth of various experimental tumors.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H351

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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