Emetine is the principal alkaloid of ipecac, the ground roots of Uragoga ipecacuanha.

Synonyms:
6',7',10,11-Tetramethoxy-emetan; Emetine; (-)-Emetine; Cephaeline Methyl Ether; Emetin; NSC 33669; (2S,3R,11bS)-3-Ethyl-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2-[[(1R)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-1-isoquinolinyl]methyl]-2H-benzopmquinolizine

CAS Number:
483-18-1
HCl: 14198-59-5

Molecular Formula:
C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄

Molecular Weight:
480.64

Melting Point:
>75°C (dec.)

Solubility:
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

Appearance:
Brown solid

Purity:
≥90%

Storage and Stability:
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.