Picrotoxinin

CAS: 17617-45-7

Ref. 3D-FP66477

Product Information

• Name: Picrotoxinin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Picrotoxinin is a sesquiterpene lactone, which is a naturally occurring compound derived from the seeds of plants in the Annonaceae family, specifically the species Anamirta cocculus. This compound plays a critical role as a non-competitive antagonist at the GABA_A receptor, interfering with the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system by blocking the associated chloride ion channel.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 292.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₆O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder