Berberine chloride form
SIGMA/B3251
Synonym: Benzodioxide; Berberine HCl; Natural Yellow 18
CAS Number: 633-65-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H18ClNO4
Molecular Weight: 371.81
EC Number: 211-195-9
MDL Number: MFCD00011939
Linear Formula: C20H18ClNO4
Product Type: Chemical
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C20H18NO4.ClH/c1-22-17 |
| InChI key | VKJGBAJNNALVAV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | COC1=C(C=[N+](CCC2=C3C=C4 |
| solubility | methanol: soluble |
| Application: | Berberine Chloride is a fluorescent stain used to stain heparin in mast cells. Berberine upregulates the expression of Pgp in hepatoma cells. |
| Application: | Fluorescent stain for heparin in mast cells |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | An alkaloid with weak antibiotic properties. Substrate for MDR efflux pumps. Antimicrobial activities of berberine is potentiated by the MDR inhibitor 5´-methoxyhydnocarpin (5´-MHC). Berberine upregulates the expression of Pgp in hepatoma cells. Treatment with berberine potentially results in the reduced accumulation of chemotherapeutic drugs. |
| General description: | Berberine Chloride form or Natural Yellow 18, is also known as 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethox |
| Packaging: | 5, 10, 25 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Colour Index Number | 75160 |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |

