Emetine

Emetine
Clinical data
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Identifiers
  • (2S,3R,11bS)-2-{[(1R)-6,7-Dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-
    tetrahydroisoquinolin-1-yl]methyl}-3-ethyl-9,10-
    dimethoxy-2,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-1H-pyrido
    [2,1-a]isoquinoline
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC29H40N2O4
Molar mass480.649 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point74 °C (165 °F)
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  • InChI=1S/C29H40N2O4/c1-6-18-17-31-10-8-20-14-27(33-3)29(35-5)16-23(20)25(31)12-21(18)11-24-22-15-28(34-4)26(32-2)13-19(22)7-9-30-24/h13-16,18,21,24-25,30H,6-12,17H2,1-5H3/t18-,21-,24+,25-/m0/s1 checkY
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Emetine is a drug used as both an anti-protozoal and to induce vomiting. It is produced from the ipecac root. It takes its name from its emetic properties.[1]

  1. ^ "NCATS Inxight: Drugs". drugs.ncats.io. Retrieved 2020-01-22.