477-12-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Caranine
• Synonyms: Caranine;3,12-Didehydro-9,10-[methylenebis(oxy)]galanthan-1α-ol
• CAS NO: 477-12-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₇NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 271.31108
• Mol File: 477-12-3.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 447.6°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 224.5°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.43g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 8.55E-09mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.704
• CAS DataBase Reference: Caranine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Caranine(477-12-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Caranine(477-12-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 477-12-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Caranine is an indolizidine alkaloid that is galantha substituted by an alpha-hydroxy group at position 1 and a methylenedioxy group across position 9 and 10. It is an alkaloid commonly found in the members of the family Amaryllidaceae.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Caranine is used as a pharmaceutical compound for its potential therapeutic properties. It is derived from natural sources within the Amaryllidaceae family, which is known for its diverse range of bioactive compounds. The unique structure of Caranine, with its alpha-hydroxy group and methylenedioxy group, may contribute to its potential applications in drug development and treatment of various health conditions.
Used in Chemical Research:
Caranine is used as a research compound for studying the structure, properties, and potential applications of indolizidine alkaloids. Its unique substitution pattern and presence in the Amaryllidaceae family make it an interesting subject for chemical and biological research. Understanding the properties and interactions of Caranine can lead to the discovery of new compounds and applications in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and materials science.
Used in Natural Product Extraction:
Caranine is used as a natural product for extraction and purification from the plants of the Amaryllidaceae family. The process of extracting and isolating Caranine can provide valuable insights into the bioactive compounds present in these plants and their potential applications in various industries. Additionally, the extraction of Caranine can contribute to the development of sustainable and eco-friendly methods for obtaining valuable natural products.

InChI:InChI=1/C16H17NO3/c18-12-2-1-9-3-4-17-7-10-5-13-14(20-8-19-13)6-11(10)15(12)16(9)17/h1,5-6,12,15-16,18H,2-4,7-8H2/t12-,15-,16-/m1/s1

Upstream product

• 15324-61-5 (1aR,2a¹S,11bS,11cS)-2a¹,3,4,6,11b,11c-hexahydro-1aH-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-j]oxireno[2,3-a]pyrrolo-[3,2,1-de]phenanthridine 
• 476-28-8 lycorine 
• 56-23-5 tetrachloromethane 
• 123-51-3 i-Amyl alcohol 
• 568-23-0 11-methoxy-9,10-methylenedioxy-galanth-3-en-1α-ol 
• 74555-92-3 (1S,2S,12bS,12cS)-1-Ol-2-chloro-2,4,5,7,12b,12c-hexahydro-1H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-j]pyrrolo[3,2,1-de]phenanthridine 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 
• 71-41-0 pentan-1-ol 

Downstream Products

• 2628-50-4 (6S)-1α-hydroxy-6-methyl-9,10-methylenedioxy-galanth-3-enium; iodide 
• 2525-20-4 (6R)-1α-hydroxy-6-methyl-9,10-methylenedioxy-galanth-3-enium; iodide 
• 42866-75-1 (+/-)-4,4-dimethyl-4-aza-1(1,3)-benzena-2(5,6)-benzo[1,3]dioxola-cyclohexaphanium; toluene-4-sulfonate 
• 10313-52-7 9,10-methanediyldioxy-(15α)-galanthan-1-one 
• 109513-82-8 1α-acetoxy-9,10-methanediyldioxy-(15α)-galanthane 
• 109513-82-8 1β-acetoxy-9,10-methanediyldioxy-(15α)-galanthane 
• 98636-99-8 1,1-ethane-1,2-diylbissulfanyl-9,10-methanediyldioxy-(15α)-galanthane 
• 109498-05-7 1ξ-chloro-9,10-methanediyldioxy-(15α)-galanthane 
• 14022-00-5 9,10-methanediyldioxy-(15α)-galanthan-1β-ol 
• 14022-00-5 9,10-methanediyldioxy-(15α)-galanthan-1α-ol 
• 2439-15-8 (+)-4-methyl-4-aza-1(1,3)-benzena-2(5,6)-benzo[1,3]dioxola-cyclohexaphane 
• 63814-03-9 1,2,3,3a,4,5,12b,12c-octahydro-7H-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-c]pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinoline 
• 2439-15-8 (+/-)-4-methyl-4-aza-1(1,3)-benzena-2(5,6)-benzo[1,3]dioxola-cyclohexaphane 
• 14022-00-5 9,10-methanediyldioxy-galanthan-1α-ol 

Relevant articles and documents

Alkaloid biosynthesis and interconversions. The conversion of caranine to lycorine.

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