Berberine (chloride)
Berberine chloride is an alkaloid that acts as an antibiotic. Berberine chloride induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and inhibits DNA topoisomerase. Antineoplastic properties[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[633-65-8]
Product Name Alternative
Natural Yellow 18 (chloride)
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Antibiotic; Autophagy; Bacterial; Endogenous Metabolite; Parasite; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ; Topoisomerase
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Autophagy; Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Berberine-chloride.html
Purity
99.92
Solubility
DMSO : 8.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
COC1=C(OC)C2=C[N+]3=C(C(C(CC3)=C4)=CC5=C4OCO5)C=C2C=C1.[Cl-]
Molecular Formula
C20H18ClNO4
Molecular Weight
371.81
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Cai Y, et al. Berberine inhibits the growth of human colorectal adenocarcinoma in vitro and in vivo. J Nat Med. 2014 Jan;68 (1) :53-62.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Launched
Citation 01
Available Sizes
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