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| Alternative Names | (-)-Capaurine |
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Compound Overview
Capaurine (CAS 478-14-8) is a research-grade small molecule supplied by TargetMol.
Alternative names: (-)-Capaurine
Physical Properties
| CAS Number | 478-14-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C21H25NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 371.43 g/mol |
| SMILES | OC1=C2(C)3(N(CC=4C(C3)=CC=C(OC)C4OC)CCC2=CC(OC)=C1OC)(H) |
| Form | Solid |
| Shipping | Room Temperature (RT) |
Biological Activity
Capaurine is an alkaloid extracted from root tubers of Stephania kwangsiensis H.S. Lo.
Safety & Regulatory
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical use. Wear appropriate PPE and consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to handling.
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