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Coptisine

Coptisine
IUPAC name 6,7-Dihydro-bis(1,3)benzodioxolo (5,6-a:4',5'-g)quinolizinium
Identifiers
CAS number 3486-66-6
PubChem 72322
SMILES C1C[N+]2=C(C=C3C=CC4=C
(C3=C2)OCO4)C5= CC6=C(C=C51)OCO6
Properties
Molecular formula C19H14NO4+
Molar mass 320.319
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Coptisine is an alkaloid found in Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis).[1] Famous for the bitter taste that it produces, it is used in Chinese herbal medicine along with the related compound berberine for treating digestive disorders caused by bacterial infections.


 
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