Berberine

English name: berberine chloride

CAS No.: 633-65-8

Molecular formula: C20H18ClNO4

Molecular weight: 371.81400

Appearance and traits: yellow crystalline powder

Density: 1.654g/cm3

Melting point: 200oC

Uses: Mainly used for the treatment of gastroenteritis, bacterial dysentery and other intestinal infections, conjunctivitis, suppurative otitis media and other effective. It has also been found to block alpha-receptors and prevent arrhythmia.