Berberine chloride

Berberine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of berberine, enhancing its solubility. It is commonly used for its antimicrobial and antidiarrheal properties. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Berberine hydrochloride, Natural Yellow 18 and Berberinum. Its PubChem CID is 12456.

CAS No 633-65-8
Molecular Formula C20H18NO4.Cl
Molecular Weight 372.82 g/mol
Synonyms 16,17-dimethoxy-5,7-dioxa-13-azoniapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,8.015,20]henicosa-1(13),2,4(8),9,14,16,18,20-octaene;chloride

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