Quinine API
| Cas No : | 130-95-0 |
|---|---|
| Name : | Quinine |
| Synonyms : | (R)-(6-Methoxyquinolin-4-yl)[(1S,2S,4S,5R)-5-vinylquinuclidin-2-yl]methanol |
| Molecular Formula : | C20H24N2O2 |
| Melting Point : | 176-177ºC |
| Boiling Point : | 495.9±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg. |
| Molecular Weight : | 324.42 g/mol |
| Density : | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Solubility : | Soluble in about 500-ml water and in about 120-ml alcohol. It is slightly soluble in chloroform or ether. |
Uses :
- Quinine is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Plasmodium falciparum is a parasite that gets into the red blood cells in the body and causes malaria. Quinine works by killing the parasite or preventing it from growing.
