Physostigmine Powder Physostigmine Raw Material

CAS: 57-47-6

MF: C15H21N3O2

Specification​: 99% min Physostigmine

Sample:  Physostigmine Powder

Brand: Henrikang

Appearance: White Powder

Storage: Cool Dry Place

Shelf Life: 2 Years

Test Method: HPLC

Physostigmine Powder Usage and Synthesis:

Phytolinine is a kind of natural toxin, which is found in many kinds of legumes, such as lentils, broad beans, black beans and so on. When people consume beans containing the toxic lentisinine, they can cause toxic symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and coma. Severe poisoning can even lead to death. Therefore, people should be careful to choose processed or cooked beans when eating beans, in order to reduce the intake of lentils. Physostigmine is also known as "etheline".

It is a kind of indole alkaloid. Chemical formula:  C15H21N3O2. Physostigmine Powder is found in the seeds of poisonous lentil,  a legume from western Africa. In biochemical studies,  Physostigmine Raw Powder is used as an intermediate in drug synthesis and as a raw material for anticholinesterase  drugs. The dried mature seeds of the legume poisonous lentil (physostigma venenosum Balfour) are refined by extraction  with ethanol, ether and other solvents;  it can also be synthesized artificially.

Pharmacokinetics of Physostigmine Powder:

Physostigmine is also known as "epsilon". It is a kind of indole alkaloid. Chemical formula: C15H21N3O2. exists in the seeds of a kind of legume lentil produced in western Africa, the content is about 0.1%. When precipitated in ether, it is crystallized in flakes, melting point 105-106°C. The crystal is unstable and easily changed to crystals with melting point 86-87°C. Slightly soluble in water, can be solved in ethanol, benzene, chloroform or fatty oil.
t can inhibit cholinesterase and cause poisoning of the body, and is a kind of parasympathetic stimulant with poisoning symptoms such as neurotoxic agent. Physostigmine (Eserine) is a reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. physostigmine crosses the blood-brain barrier and stimulates central cholinergic neurotransmission. physostigmine reverses memory deficits in transgenic mice with Alzheimer's disease. Physostigmine is also an antidote to anticholinergic toxicity.

Clinical Application of Physostigmine Powder:

Lentil inhibits the activity of cholinesterase in the body. It is a parasympathetic stimulant, which is mainly used in the treatment of glaucoma. Its efficacy is stronger and long-lasting than pilantoine, which can last from several hours to several days. At present, it is also used as an awakening drug for anesthesia in traditional Chinese medicine. The water solution must be stored in a closed, non-alkaline glass bottle and used within one week. This product is a biochemical agent. physostigmavenenosum is found in the seeds of the leguminous plant physostigmavenenosum. Alkaloids in poison lentils are extracted with ethanol or acetone. Alkaloid alcohol or acetone solution reacts with hydrogen peroxide, evaporates at low temperature, and unreacted alkaloids are dissolved with ethers.

Physostigmine is a medication used to treat certain types of glaucoma and to reverse the effects of certain drugs that  affect the central nervous system. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor,  which means it works by increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain and other parts of the body. This can help  improve cognitive function, memory, and muscle strength.

In addition to its medical uses,  physostigmine has been used in research to study the effects of acetylcholine on the brain and to develop new treatments  for Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders. However, it can also have serious side effects,  including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and heart problems,  and should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.