Protopine hydrochloride

Agent Name
Protopine hydrochloride
CAS Number
6164-47-2
Formula
C20-H19-N-O5.Cl-H
Major Category
Biological Agents
Protopine hydrochloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
7,13a-Secoberbin-13a-one, 7-methyl-2,3:9,10-bis(methylenedioxy)-, hydrochloride; Bis(1,3)benzodioxolo(4,5-c:5',6'-g)azecin-13(5H)-one, 4,6,7,14-tetrahydro-5-methyl-, hydrochloride; PROTOPINE; Protopine HCl; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Toxins
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Protopine: Found in opium and many herbs; [Merck Index]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Symptomatic drug ingestion; [HSDB] Intraperitoneal LD50 = 102 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Toxic if swallowed; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions; Oral LD50 (mouse) = 160 mg/kg; [Aldrich MSDS]
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Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin

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