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Castanospermine

Castanospermine
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Names
IUPAC name
(1S,6S,7R,8R,8aR)-1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydroindolizine-1,6,7,8-tetrol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.127.469
PubChem CID
Properties
C8H15NO4
Molar mass 189.209 g/mol
Appearance White to off-white solid
Melting point 212 to 215 °C (414 to 419 °F; 485 to 488 K)
Soluble
Hazards
R-phrases (outdated) R20/21/22
S-phrases (outdated) S26 S36
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Castanospermine is an indolizidine alkaloid first isolated from the seeds of Castanospermum australe. It is a potent inhibitor of some glucosidase enzymes and has antiviral activity in vitro and in mouse models.

Castanospermine was a lead to celgosivir.



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