Noscapine Crude
| Grade | Pharmaceutical |
| Pharmacopoeia | In house |
| CAS No. | 128-62-1 |
| Product Name | Noscapine Crude |
| Chemical Name | (3S)-6,7-Dimethoxy-3-[(5R)-4-methoxy-6-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g)isoquinolin-5-yl]isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one |
| Function | Intermediate |
| Industrial Application | Pharmaceutical |
| Category | Antitussive |
General Description
Noscapine is a phthalide isoquinoline non-narcotic alkaloid derived from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), with mild analgesic, antitussive, and potential antineoplastic activities. It is a precursor for preparation of noscapine hydrochloride.
Physical Characteristics
| Molecular formula | C22H23NO7 |
| Molecular weight | 413.43 |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in acetone |
| Water | Maximum 1.0% |
| Sulfated ash | Maximum 0.5% |
| Purity | Minimum 99.0% |
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