Benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium,5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, chloride, hydrate (1:1:2) cas no:5956-60-5

NameBenzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium,5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, chloride, hydrate (1:1:2)
CAS5956-60-5
SynonymsBenzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium,5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, chloride, dihydrate (9CI); Berbinium,7,8,13,13a-tetradehydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)-, chloride,dihydrate (8CI); Berberine chloride dihydrate; Berberine hydrochloridebihydrate
EINECS(EC#)211-195-9
Molecular FormulaC20H18 N O4 . Cl . 2 H2 O
Molecular Weight407.88

Safety

Safety Statements: 22-24/25 
S22: Do not breathe dust. 
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: DR9866400
F: 3-10
Poison by subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl⁻ and NO_x. See also CHLORIDES.

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	intraperitoneal	30mg/kg (30mg/kg)		Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 8, Pg. 654, 1974.
mouse	LD50	intravenous	7600ug/kg (7.6mg/kg)		Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 8, Pg. 654, 1974.
mouse	LD50	subcutaneous	13900ug/kg (13.9mg/kg)		Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 8, Pg. 654, 1974.
rat	LD50	intraperitoneal	138mg/kg (138mg/kg)		Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 8, Pg. 654, 1974.
rat	LD50	intravenous	46200ug/kg (46.2mg/kg)		Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 8, Pg. 654, 1974.
rat	LD50	subcutaneous	7970mg/kg (7970mg/kg)		Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 8, Pg. 654, 1974.