Emetin
[CAS# 483-18-1]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antiparasitic drug >> Anti-amebiasis and anti-trichomoniasis drugs
• Name: Emetin
• Synonyms: (2S,3R,11bS)-3-Ethyl-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2-[[(1R)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-1-isoquinolinyl]methyl]-2H-benzo[a]quinolizine; (-)-Emetine; Cephaeline methyl ether; Emetin; NSC 33669
• Molecular Formula: C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 480.64
• CAS Registry Number: 483-18-1
• EC Number: 207-592-1

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.024 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.17±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 104-105 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Foster, G. E.; Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 1953, V5, P480.