Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Galanthamine (CAS: 357-70-0)?
Answer
Galanthamine is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a cholinesterase inhibitor, particularly in the management of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. It is also used in research for studying neurodegenerative conditions and in the development of drugs targeting acetylcholine pathways. Additionally, it has applications in the synthesis of other chemical compounds and as a natural product in botanical studies.
About
CAS No
357-70-0
English Name
Galanthamine
Molecular Formula
C17H21NO3
Molecular Weight
287.36 g/mol
SMILES
COc1ccc2CN(C)CC[C@]34C=C[C@H](O)C[C@@H]4Oc1c23
InChIKey
ASUTZQLVASHGKV-JDFRZJQESA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52