Brucine
Synonyms
10,11-Dimethoxystrychnine;
Strychnidin-10-one, 2,3-dimethoxy-;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 357-57-3
EINECS: 206-614-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C23H26N2O4
Molecular Weight: 394.46
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Physical - chemical properties
|
Water solubility, g/L |
3.2 (15°C)[1] |
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: toxic; flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
dog intravenous LDLo |
8mg/kg[2] |
|
guinea pig intravenous LDLo |
120mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
62mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
12mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
150mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse subcutaneous LD50 |
60mg/kg[2] |
|
pigeon subcutaneous LDLo |
58mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit intravenous LDLo |
30mg/kg[2] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
91mg/kg[2] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent insecticidal, antimicrobial, antibacterial abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as biochemical reagent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: HSDB. 357-57-3, Brucine
[2]: ChemIDplus. 357-57-3, Brucine
Update: 20200822(1);