Sanguinarium chloride

CAS: 5578-73-4

Ref. 3D-FS27791

Product Information

• Name: Sanguinarium chloride
• Synonyms: 13-Methyl[1,3]benzodioxolo[5,6-c]-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-i]phenanthridinium chlorideSanguinarine hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Sanguinarium chloride is a bioactive compound, which is an alkaloid derived from plants of the Papaveraceae family, particularly the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). This compound exhibits its mode of action primarily through its ability to disrupt cellular processes by binding to DNA and interfering with the transcriptional machinery of microbes and existing as an antimicrobial agent. Furthermore, Sanguinarium chloride has shown inhibitory effects on bacterial proliferation, making it of interest in the development of antimicrobial and antiplaque products.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 367.78 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₄ClNO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder