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    483-04-5

    Catalog No. EBD2184683

    CAS 483-04-5

    Name Raubasine

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    Basic Information

    Synonyms: Ajmalicine methyl19-methyl-16,17-didehydro-18-oxayohimban-16-carboxylate methyl(19alpha)-19-methyl-16,17-didehydro-18-oxayohimban-16-carboxylate Raubasine

    Molecular Formula: C21H24N2O3

    Molecular Weight: 352.43

    MDL Number: MFCD00042748

    Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Phytochemicals and Natural Products Medicinal Chemistry > APIs and Their Salts > Cardiovascular Drugs

    Product Description:
    Raubasine (Ajmalicine), with CAS number 483-04-5, is a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid primarily isolated from the roots of *Rauvolfia serpentina* and other plants in the *Rauvolfia* genus. It is a stereoisomer of tetrahydroalstonine and shares structural similarities with other yohimbine-type alkaloids. Its primary and most significant application is in the pharmaceutical field, specifically as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders. Raubasine acts as a peripheral α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist, leading to vasodilation and improved blood flow. It is clinically used to treat conditions such as peripheral and cerebral vascular insufficiency, hypertension, and symptoms of vertigo and tinnitus associated with vascular origin. It is also investigated for its potential neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. As a natural product, it serves as a valuable reference standard in phytochemical analysis and pharmacological research. Its isolation and study contribute to the understanding of plant-derived medicines and their mechanisms of action.
    Physical Properties

    Melting Point: ~258 °C (dec.)

    Boiling Point: 524.042 °C at 760 mmHg

    Flash Point: 270.731 °C

    Density: 1.303 g/cm3

    Storage: 2-8°C

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