a CNS stimulant which enhances the analeptic effects of caffeine and strychnine; emetic; probably Dopaminergic agonist.

Aporphine alkaloid C₁₈H₁₇NO₂.HCl from plants of the Papaveraceae family.

• Molecular Weight : 315.68 Da.
  
  
• Melting Point : 260-262° C
  
  
• Solubility in : water; not well in organic solvants.
  
  
• Purity min. : 95 % (TLC).
  
  
• Biological Activity : shortens the time needed for elaborating conditioned reflexes. not active on Muscarinic receptors and Adrenergic receptors.
  
  
• Toxicity (LD₅₀) : mice (i.v.): 38.8 mg/kg; mice (s.c.): 79.5 mg/kg.
  
  
• Storage recommendations : Store at +4°C, in dark place.
  
  
• CAS Reg. No. : 17669-16-8
  
  
• Bibliography :
  
  1. The Alkaloids, vol. 4 p. 141, R.H.F. Manske, H.L. Holmes, Eds., Academic Press, New-York 1954.