Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
475-83-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
White powder, have lipid-lowering effect reducing weight.
Nuciferine is a naturally occurring aporphine alkaloid primarily extracted from Nelumbo nucifera leaves. The standard industrial process involves solvent extraction followed by chromatographic purification to ensure high purity levels. Its chemical identity is defined by the molecular formula C19H21NO and CAS number 520-73-8.
Strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required during handling. Storage must be maintained in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation. Clinical use remains investigational; regulatory approval for therapeutic applications varies by jurisdiction.