Veratridine

Veratridine
Other names	Veratrine 3-Veratroylveracevine
Identifiers
CAS number	71-62-5
PubChem	6280
SMILES	C[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@]([C@]3([C@H](C[C@]4 ([C@@H]5CC[C@H]6[C@]7([C@]5(C[C@]4 ([C@@H]3CN2C1)O)O[C@@]6([C@H](CC7)OC(=O) C8=CC(=C(C=C8)OC)OC)O)C)O)O)O)(C)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C36H51NO11
Molar mass	673.79 g/mol
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Veratridine is a steroid-derived alkaloid from the family of Liliaceae that functions as a neurotoxin by activating sodium ion channels. It is a derivative of veracevine. It is primarily obtained from the herb hellebore (veratrum) and sabadilla seeds. It binds to intramembrane receptor site 2 and increasing intracellular Ca²⁺ concentration. It acts by preferentially binding to activated Na⁺ channels causing persistent activation.

It is used in ointments for the treatment of neuralgia and rheumatoid pain.^{[citation needed]}

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