Picrotoxin - Bio-X ™

CAS: 124-87-8

Ref. 3D-BP166191

Product Information

• Name: Picrotoxin - Bio-X ™
• Synonyms: Cocculin, 3,6-Methano-8H-1,5,7-trioxacyclopenta[ij]cycloprop[a]azulene-4,8(3H)-dione, hexahydro-2a-hydroxy-8b-methyl-9-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1aR,2aR,3S,6R,6aS,8aS,8bR,9R)-, compd. with (1aR,2aR,3S,6R,6aS,8aS,8bR,9S)-hexahydro-2a-hydroxy-9-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-8b-methyl-3,6-methano-8H-1,5,7-trioxacyclopenta[ij]cycloprop[a]azulene-4,8(3H)-dione (1:1), 3,6-Methano-8H-1,5,7-trioxacyclopenta[ij]cycloprop[a]azulene-4,8(3H)-dione, hexahydro-2a-hydroxy-8b-methyl-9-(1-methylethenyl)-, [1aR-(1aα,2aβ,3β,6β,6aβ,8aS*,8bβ,9R*)]-, compd. with [1aR-(1aα,2aβ,3β,6β,6aβ,8aS*,8bβ,9S*)]-hexahydro-2a-hydroxy-9-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-8b-methyl-3,6-methano-8H-1,5,7-trioxacyclopenta[ij]cycloprop[a]azulene-4,8(3H)-dione (1:1), 3,6-Methano-8H-1,5,7-trioxacyclopenta[ij]cycloprop[a]azulene-4,8(3H)-dione, hexahydro-2a-hydroxy-9-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-8b-methyl-, [1aR-(1aα,2aβ,3β,6β,6aβ,8aS*,8bβ,9S*)]-, compd. with [1aR-(1aα,2aβ,3β,6β,6aβ,8aS*,8bβ,9R*)]-hexahydro-2a-hydroxy-8b-methyl-9-(1-methylethenyl)-3,6-methano-8H-1,5,7-trioxacyclopenta[ij]cycloprop[a]azulene-4,8(3H)-dione (1:1), Fish berry, Nsc 403139, Picrotoxin, Picrotoxina, Picrotoxine, Pikrotoxin
• CAS: 124-87-8

Description

Picrotoxin is a GABA-A receptor antagonist that is used to relieve respiratory distress. This drug also is used as an antidote from poisoning by CNS depressants. Picrotoxin works by blocking the GABA activated chloride ionophore.

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• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 602.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₈O₇·C₁₅H₁₆O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder