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Palmatine
Natural API

Palmatine

Palmatine is a quaternary isoquinoline alkaloid extracted from Fibraurea recisa Pierre (Menispermaceae family), with CAS number 10605-02-4. As a key active component in traditional Chinese ethnomedicine, its unique cationic properties confer broad-spectrum antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities, particularly against clinically resistant bacterial strains. It is listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as a representative natural antibiotic.

Product Name: Palmatine

IUPAC Name: (13bS)-8,9-Dimethoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)-13-methylberbin-7-ol-13-ium

CAS No. : 10605-02-4

Molecular Formula:  C₂₁H₂₂NO₄⁺

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    Basic information

    Product Name: Palmatine

    IUPAC Name: (13bS)-8,9-Dimethoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)-13-methylberbin-7-ol-13-ium

    CAS No. : 10605-02-4

    Molecular Formula:  C₂₁H₂₂NO₄⁺

    Physicochemical Properties:

    Parameter

    Value/Description

    ​Appearance​

    Yellow needle crystals (hydrochloride: pale yellow powder)

    ​Melting Point​

    198-201°C (decomposition)

    ​Solubility​

    Water solubility 1.2 mg/mL (25°C), soluble in dilute acid/methanol

    ​logD (pH7.4)​​

    -0.5 (strong hydrophilicity)

    ​UV Characteristics​

    λmax=285 nm (ε=12,500)

    Quality Standard: CP2020,JP,Customer Made

    Specification

    Test Items

    Standard

    Palmatine (CAS: 3486-67-7)

    98% by HPLC

    Loss on drying

    ≤15.0%

    Residue on ignition

    ≤0.5%

    Key Features

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    8,9-Dimethoxy

    Enhances lipophilicity for membrane penetration
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    2,3-Methylenedioxy

    Maintains planar structure for DNA intercalation
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    N13-Methyl quaternary ammonium

    Positive charge center for electrostatic binding

    Pharmacological Mechanisms

    1.Antibacterial Mechanisms

    Pharmacological Mechanisms

    2. Host Immune Modulation​

    Blocks TLR4/MyD88 signalin

    Activates Nrf2 antioxidant pathway (HO-1 expression↑3×)

    3. Pharmacokinetics

    Absorption

    Oral bioavailability 25% (OCT1 transporter-mediated)

    Distribution

    Lung/liver ratio 5:1, poor brain penetration (CSF/Plasma=0.03)

    Metabolism

    CYP3A4-mediated O-demethylation (inactivation)

    ​Excretion

    Primarily biliary (90% clearance in 72h)

    Clinical Applications​

    Indications & Protocols​

    Condition

    Recommended Regimen

    Evidence Level

    ​MRSA Skin Infection​

    1% cream bid×7 days

    ⅠA (92% cure)

    ​Resistant Pneumonia​

    40 mg nebulized bid×10d

    ⅡB (75% sputum conversion)

    ​Chronic Pelvic Inflammation​

    50 mg suppository qd×14d

    ⅡA (85% symptom relief)

    Special Populations​

    Hepatic Impairment: Reduce dose by 50% (Child-Pugh B)

    Pediatrics: Topical use only (<12 years systemic safety unestablished)

    Dosage and Administration

    Formulations​

    Oral: 50 mg tablets (hydrochloride)

    Injection: 20 mg/2 mL (requires dilution for IV infusion)

    Topical: 1% cream/suppository

    Dosing Guidelines​

    Use

    Dose

    Notes

    Systemic Infection

    50-100 mg tid

    ≤14-day course

    Nebulization

    40 mg bid

    Dilute with saline

    Skin Infection

    Topical bid

    Avoid mucosa contact

    Safety Evaluation

    Adverse Reactions​

    System

    Incidence

    Management

    Gastrointestinal

    8%

    Take with food

    Elevated Liver Enzymes

    3%

    Discontinuation reversible

    QT Prolongation

    0.3%

    ECG monitoring

    Contraindications & Interactions​

    Absolute CI:
    Long QT syndrome
    G6PD deficiency

    Cautions:
    Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin): AUC↓50%
    Class III antiarrhythmics: Additive QT risk

    Research Progress Green max

    Novel Formulations​

    Inhalable Powder: Lung deposition >60% (Phase III)

    Ionic Liquids: 5× transdermal absorption

    New Indications​

    Cancer Resistance Reversal: Inhibits P-gp efflux (MDR1 mRNA↓70%)

    COVID-19: Blocks viral membrane fusion (Phase II)

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