Natural product derived from plant source.
Molecular Formula: C29H40N2O4
Molecular Weight: 480.64
Linear Structural Formula: C29H40N2O4
MDL Number: MFCD00242944
Purity: >=90% (LC/MS-ELSD)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Emetine is used as an amebicide in many different preparations and may cause serious cardiac, hepatic, or renal damage and violent diarrhea and vomiting. Emetine inhibits protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells.