Synonyms: (S)-N-(5,6,7,9-Tetrahydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-9-oxobenzo[a]heptalen-7-yl)acetamide
CAS Number: 64-86-8
Formula: C22H25NO6
Formula Weight: 399.44
Linear Formula: C22H25NO6
MDL No.: MFCD00078484
Purity: >=95% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 150-160 C (dec.) (lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 2228813
EC Number: 200-598-5
UNSPSC Code: 12352200
Biochem/physiol Actions: Colchicine is an inhibitor of microtubule polymerization which blocks chromosome segregation during meiosis. Consequently, Colchicine is used to induce polyploidy (tetraploid) in plant cells.
Preparation Note: Preparation and Use
RTECS: GH0700000
RIDADR: UN 1544PSN1 6.1 / PGI
WGK Germany: 3
R Codes: 46-26/28-41
S Codes: 53-26-28-36/37/39-45
IOD Codes: T+,Xi
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H300 + H330-H318-H340
Precautionary statements: P201-P260-P264-P280-P284-P301 + P310