Berberine

• CAT Number: R074665
• CAS Number: 2086-83-1
• PubChem Substance ID: 2353
• Molecular Formula: C20H18NO4+
• Molecular Weight: 336.37
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 16,17-dimethoxy-5,7-dioxa-13-azoniapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,8.015,20]henicosa-1(13),2,4(8),9,14,16,18,20-octaene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H18NO4/c1-22-17-4-3-12-7-16-14-9-19-18(24-11-25-19)8-13(14)5-6-21(16)10-15(12)20(17)23-2/h3-4,7-10H,5-6,11H2,1-2H3/q+1
• InChIKey: YBHILYKTIRIUTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C(C2=C[N+]3=C(C=C2C=C1)C4=CC5=C(C=C4CC3)OCO5)OC

Berberine（Cat No.:R074665）is a natural alkaloid derived from various medicinal plants, such as Berberis species. Known for its wide range of biological activities, berberine exhibits antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. It is particularly studied for its ability to regulate blood sugar levels, making it a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes. Berberine also modulates cholesterol metabolism and improves cardiovascular health. In addition, it has shown promise in cancer research for inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis. Berberine is widely used in traditional medicine and modern therapeutic research.