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Reserpine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Inhibits vesicular uptake of catecholamines and serotoninReserpine is an antipsychotic and antihypertensive drug used to treat the hypertension, strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is used to treat the symptoms of dyskinesia in patients who are affected by huntington’s disease. It is widely used as a reference material in the mass spectroscopy technique and also used as a sedative for horses.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with reducing agents and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼265°C |
Beilstein | 102014 |
Merck Index | 14,8145 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 608.69 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Quantity | 1 g |
Chemical Name or Material | Reserpine |
Safety and Handling
- Reserpine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H360D-May damage the unborn child.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Reserpine
RUO – Research Use Only