| Bioactivity | (±)-Vasicine is the racemate of Vasicine. Vasicine (Peganine) significantly inhibits H+-K+-ATPase activity in vitro with an IC50 of 73.47 μg/mL. Anti-ulcer activity. Vasicine shows significant anti-secretory, antioxidant and cytoprotective effect[1]. |
| Invitro | Vasicine (Peganine) exhibits strong antioxidant activity in the DPPH inhibition assay with an IC50 value of 71.97±3.79 μg/mL[1]. |
| Name | (±)-Vasicine |
| CAS | 6159-56-4 |
| Formula | C11H12N2O |
| Molar Mass | 188.23 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |