Title: Octaverine
CAS Registry Number: 549-68-8
CAS Name: 6,7-Dimethoxy-1-(3,4,5-triethoxyphenyl)isoquinoline
Additional Names: 1-(3,4,5-triethoxyphenyl)-6,7-dimethoxyisoquinoline; oktaverine
Molecular Formula: C23H27NO5
Molecular Weight: 397.46
Percent Composition: C 69.50%, H 6.85%, N 3.52%, O 20.13%
Literature References: Prepd by cyclodehydration and subsequent dehydrogenation of N-(3,4,5-triethoxybenzoyl)homoveratrylamine: FR 760825 (1934 to Asta Chemische Fabrik); cf. Goldberg, Shapero, J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 6, 171 (1954).
Properties: Free base. Insol in water.
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C23H27NO5.HCl
Molecular Weight: 433.93
Percent Composition: C 63.66%, H 6.50%, N 3.23%, O 18.44%, Cl 8.17%
Properties: Crystals, mp 199-200°. Sparingly sol in water (1:500). Aq solns are acid to litmus.
Melting point: mp 199-200°
Therap-Cat: Antispasmodic.
Keywords: Antispasmodic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |