| Bioactivity | Sparteine (Lupinidine) is an alkaloid compound derived from leguminous plants and can act as a ganglionic blocker. Sparteine competitively inhibits the activity of the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nACh receptor)[1][2]. |
| CAS | 24915-04-6 |
| Formula | C15H26N2 |
| Molar Mass | 234.38 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Voitenko S, et al. Effect of (+)-sparteine on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the neurons of rat superior cervical ganglion. Mol Pharmacol. 1991 Aug;40(2):180-5. [2]. Cook D, et al. The alkaloid profiles of Lupinus sulphureus. J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Feb 25;57(4):1646-53. |