Description

β-Erythroidine is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound of significant interest in pharmacological research and development. Its primary value lies in its potent and selective antagonistic activity at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, making it a crucial reference standard and research tool. This product is essential for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting the cholinergic system.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: Used as a selective neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) antagonist in neuroscience studies.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for method development, validation, and quality control in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in in vitro and in vivo assays to study receptor function, signal transduction, and the effects of cholinergic blockade.
• Drug Discovery: A key compound for screening and evaluating new chemical entities targeting nicotinic pathways for conditions like pain, addiction, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental tool for university and government labs investigating the fundamental biology of the nervous system.
• Toxicology Studies: Used in research to understand the mechanisms and effects of neuroactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Erythroidine
CAS No.	466-81-9
Molecular Formula	C16H19NO3
Molecular Weight	273.33 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Erythroidine; Erythroidine, β-; NSC 343646; (+)-β-Erythroidine; (3S,3aS,9aR,9bS)-3-Ethyl-3a,4,5,9a,9b,10-hexahydro-3H-cyclopenta[c]quinolizine-6,8,9(7H)-trione; Erythrina alkaloid
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Quality Control

Our β-Erythroidine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your compliance and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.