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Ellipticine

Also known as 5,11-Dimethyl-6H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole, Elliptisine, elliptecine

CAS 519-23-3Formula C17H14N2Molar mass 246.31 g/molEC 208-264-0
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Acute toxicity (severe) 33 suppliers listed
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Ellipticine chemical structure, C17H14N2, CAS 519-23-3
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
519-23-3
Formula
C17H14N2
Molar mass
246.31 g/mol
EC number
208-264-0
HS code
293979
Category
Alkaloids

What is Ellipticine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ellipticine is a organic heterotetracyclic compound that is pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole carrying two methyl substituents at positions 5 and 11. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is an organonitrogen heterocyclic compound, an organic heterotetracyclic compound, a polycyclic heteroarene and an indole alkaloid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
5,11-dimethyl-6H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole
CAS number
519-23-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
208-264-0
Molecular formula
C17H14N2
UNII
117VLW7484
MDL number
MFCD00010524
InChIKey
CTSPAMFJBXKSOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H14N2/c1-10-14-9-18-8-7-12(14)11(2)17-16(10)13-5-3-4-6-15(13)19-17/h3-9,19H,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC1=C2C=CN=CC2=C(C3=C1NC4=CC=CC=C43)C

Synonyms

  • 5,11-Dimethyl-6H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole
  • Elliptisine
  • elliptecine
  • 5,11-Dimethyl-6H-pyrido(4,3-b)carbazole
  • ICIG 770
  • 6H-Pyrido(4,3-b)carbazole, 5,11-dimethyl-
  • 6H-Pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole, 5,11-dimethyl-
  • CP 5
  • Ellipticin
  • Ellipticine?
  • 5,11-Dimethyl-6H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole, CP 5, NSC 71795
  • ellipticine, HCl
  • 5,3-b]carbazole
  • Ellipticine, synthetic
  • Probes1_000152
  • Probes2_000130
  • REGID_for_CID_3213
  • 5-23-09-00417 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • Sdccgsbi-0050514.p002
  • 5,11-dimethyl-2H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
246.31 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
246.1157 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.49calc.
Topological polar surface area
28.68 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
4calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.12calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc2c(c1)[nH]c1cc3ccncc3cc12

c1ccc2c(c1)[nH]c1cc3ccncc3cc12

4 rings, 17 atoms, the 5,11-Didemethylellipticine ring system.

140 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
Acute toxicity (severe)

Hazard statements

  • H301Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary statements (7)
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Pharmacological actions

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Uncoupling Agents

Roles

  • antineoplastic agent
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • metabolite
  • pharmaceutical
  • plant metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ellipticine is traded under.

HS 2939.79Indicative HS code

Alkaloids of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, salts, esters and other derivatives, not elsewhere…

World exports in 2024
$701M
+18.9% vs 2023, imports $830M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Switzerland * partner reported25.3%
  2. Germany21.4%
  3. India * partner reported14.9%
Top importers
  1. United States20.9%
  2. Germany14.7%
  3. Italy14.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Ellipticine is indicative (it is known at chapter level only). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Ellipticine?

Ellipticine is a organic heterotetracyclic compound that is pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole carrying two methyl substituents at positions 5 and 11. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite.

Is Ellipticine hazardous?

Ellipticine carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: toxic if swallowed. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

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