D-Tetrahydropalmatine
D-Tetrahydropalmatine is an alkaloid originally found in Corydalis. D-Tetrahydropalmatine inhibits D1 receptors, but unlike its optical L isomer, has no affinity for D2 receptors. This compound also inhibits the organic cation transporter 1.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18855618
Purity |
≥98% |
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Formula |
C21H25NO4 |
Formula Wt. |
355.43 |
IUPAC Name |
(13aR)-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-6,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinoline |
Appearance |
White to off white powder |
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