(−)-Huperzine A, CAS 102518-79-6

Shelf life (days): 1460.0

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: (5R,9R,11E)-5-amino-11-ethylidene-5,6,9,10-tetrahydro-7-methyl-5,9-methanocycloocta[b]pyridin-2(1H)-one

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C15H18N2O

Formula Weight: 242.3

CAS Number: 102518-79-6

Notes: (−)-Huperzine A is a natural sesquiterpene alkaloid first isolated from Huperzia, a club moss used in Chinese medicine for its neuroprotective activity.{31509} It inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in rat cortex in vitro (IC50 = 82 nM) and displays oral AChE inhibitory activity in animals.{31509} (−)-Huperzine A has potential applications in a variety of neuroprotective roles, including protection against organophosphate nerve agents and ameliorating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.{31509,31510}

• SKU: CAY14620-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 14620-10
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK