(−)-Huperzine A
SIAL/42643 - analytical standard
Synonym: (−)-Selagine; Kimpukan A
CAS Number: 102518-79-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H18N2O
Molecular Weight: 242.32
MDL Number: MFCD01714949
Linear Formula: C15H18N2O
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | food and beverages |
| assay | ≥98.0% (HPLC) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C15H18N2O/c1-3-11-10-6 |
| InChI key | ZRJBHWIHUMBLCN-YQEJDHNASA |
| optical activity | [α]/D -153±5°, c = 0.5 in methanol |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | [H][C@@]12CC3=C(C=CC(=O)N |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | (−)-Huperzine A may be used as a reference standard in the determination of the analyte in plasma samples using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | (−)-Huperzine A, a sesquiterpene alkaloid isolated from the Chinese herb Huperzia serrata. Its mode of action involves the strong inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H300 + H310 + H330 |
| Precautionary statements | P262 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | T+ |
| Risk Statements | 26/27/28-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 1544PSN1 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |


