Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Harmane |
| Catalog Number: | M44871 |
| CAS Number: | 486-84-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C12H10N2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 182.22 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO 90 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | ≥99.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Harmane, a β-Carboline alkaloid (BCA), is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe action tremors and psychiatric manifestations. Harmane is also a potent and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase (MAO) (IC50s=0.5 and 5 μM for human MAO A/B, respectively). |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |