cephaeline Chemical Properties

Melting point:

115-1160C

alpha 

D20 -43.4° (c = 2 in chloroform)

Boiling point:

569.42°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.21±0.1 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)

refractive index 

1.5800 (estimate)

storage temp. 

-20°C Freezer

solubility 

Acetonitrile: slightly soluble; Chloroform: slightly soluble; Ethanol: slightly soluble; Methanol: slightly soluble

form 

A crystalline solid

pka

9.90±0.40(Predicted)

color 

Light yellow to yellow

Stability:

Hygroscopic

Safety Information

RIDADR 

1544

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

cephaeline Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Crystalline Solid

Uses

Has been used as an emetic and expectorant

Uses

Cephaeline occurs in the ground roots ofipecac along with emetine. The Brazilian variety usually contains about 0.5%cephaeline. It is used as an emetic and anti amebic reagent.

Definition

ChEBI: A pyridoisoquinoline comprising emetam having a hydroxy group at the 6'-position and methoxy substituents at the 7'-, 10- and 11-positions.

Health Hazard

The toxicity of cephaeline is lower than thatof emetine. The toxic effects are cumula tive. Ingestion of high doses may producehypotension, muscle weakness, and gastroin testinal problems, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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