| Identification | |
| Name: | Quinine |
| Synonyms: | Quinine anhydrous; Quinine hydrochloride dihydrate; Quinine free base; (6-Methoxy-4-quinolyl)(5-vinyl-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl)methanol |
| CAS: | 130-95-0 |
| EINECS: | 205-003-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C20H24N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 324.42 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C20H24N2O2/c1-3-13-12-22-9-7-14(13)10-19(22)20(23)16-6-8-21-18-5-4-15(24-2)11-17(16)18/h3-6,8,11,13-14,19-20,23H,1,7,9-10,12H2,2H3/t13-,14?,19-,20+/m0/s1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 1544 |
| Density: | 1.21g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. May discolor on exposure to light. |
| Refractive index: | 1.625 (15 C) |
| Alpha: | -172 o (C=1, ETOH) |
| Water Solubility: | slightly soluble |
| Solubility: | slightly soluble |
| Appearance: | Triboluminescent, orthorhombic needles from absolute alcohol. Odorless. An alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. |
| Specification: |
Quinine (CAS NO.130-95-0), its Synonyms are 6'-Methoxycinchonan-9-ol ; Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy- ; (-)-Quinine ; (8-alpha,9R)-6'-Methoxycinchonan-9-ol ; (8S,9R)-Quinine ; (R)-(-)-Quinine, 6-methoxycinchonidine ; 2-Quinuclidinemethanol, alpha-(6-methoxy-4-quinolyl)-5-vinyl- ; 6-Methoxycinchonine ; (8S,9R)-6'-Methoxycinchonan-9-ol ; Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8-alpha,9R)- ; Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8alpha,9R)- . Quinine is a natural white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic (fever-reducing), antimalarial, analgesic (painkilling), and anti-inflammatory properties and a bitter taste. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| HS Code: | 29392110 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store below 40C. |
| Sensitive: | Light Sensitive |
| Color: | Occurs as fine, needle-like, white crystals which frequently cohere in masses or as a fine, white powder. |
| Usage: | Primary alkaloid of various species of Cinchona (Rubiaceae). Optical isomer of Quinidine. Antimalarial; muscle relaxant (skeletal) |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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