| Bioactivity | Myristicine act as a serotonin receptor antagonist, a weak monamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. Myristicine is the main component of nutmeg essential oil from Myristica fragrans Houtt. Myristicine abuse produce hallucinogenic effects, organ damage, deliriumand others[1]. |
| Name | Myristicin |
| CAS | 607-91-0 |
| Formula | C11H12O3 |
| Molar Mass | 192.21 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Kalbhen DA, et al. Nutmeg as a narcotic. A contribution to the chemistry and pharmacology of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans).Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 1971 Jun;10(6):370-4. [2]. Dawidowicz AL, et al. Simple and rapid determination of myristicin in human serum.Forensic Toxicol. 2013 Jan;31(1):119-123. Epub 2012 Aug 15. |