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RAUWOLFIA [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- devilpepper
1, record 1, English, devilpepper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rauwolfia
1, record 1, French, rauwolfia
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbre ou arbuste des régions chaudes d’Asie, d’Afrique, d’Amérique et d’Océanie. [...] Seule le «Rauwolfia serpentina» est officinal. [...] Les racines des autres espèces de rauwolfia sont réservées pour l'extraction des alcaloïdes. 2, record 1, French, - rauwolfia
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- rauwolfia
1, record 1, Spanish, rauwolfia
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- methyl 11,17alpha-dimethoxy-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-3ß,20alpha-yohimban-16ß-carboxylate
1, record 2, English, methyl%2011%2C17alpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- reserpine 2, record 2, English, reserpine
correct, see observation
- Sandril 3, record 2, English, Sandril
correct, trademark
- Serpasil 3, record 2, English, Serpasil
correct, trademark
- 18ß-hydroxy-11,17-alpha-dimethoxy-3ß,20alpha-yohimban-16ß-carboxylic acid, methyl ester, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate (ester) 3, record 2, English, 18%C3%9F%2Dhydroxy%2D11%2C17%2Dalpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylic%20acid%2C%20methyl%20ester%2C%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoate%20%28ester%29
correct, see observation
- methylreserpate 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid 3, record 2, English, methylreserpate%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoic%20acid
avoid
- methyl reserpate 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid ester 3, record 2, English, methyl%20reserpate%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoic%20acid%20ester
avoid
- 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl methyl reserpate 3, record 2, English, 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%20methyl%20reserpate
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alkaloid which appears under the form of a white or pale buff to slightly yellowish crystalline powder, is isolated from the root of Rauwolfia serpentina (Apocyanaceae) and other species of Rauwolfia, is used as an antihypertensive and a sedative and is administered orally and intramuscularly. 4, record 2, English, - methyl%2011%2C17alpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methyl 11,17alpha-dimethoxy-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-3ß,20alpha-yohimban-16ß-carboxylate: The word "alpha" must be italicized or replaced by the corresponding Greek letter; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - methyl%2011%2C17alpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reserpine: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO). 1, record 2, English, - methyl%2011%2C17alpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
18ß-hydroxy-11,17-alpha-dimethoxy-3ß,20alpha-yohimban-16ß-carboxylic acid, methyl ester, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate (ester): inverted CAS name. 1, record 2, English, - methyl%2011%2C17alpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under a very large number of commercial and trade names, among which: Abicol; Aldefan; Adelphin; Alkaserp; Alserin; Anquil; Banasil; Bendigon; Brinderdin; Butiserpine; Cardioserpin; Darebon; Eberpine; Elserpine; Gilucard; Helfoserpin; Hiposerpil; Idoserp; Kitine; Loweserp; Modenol; Neo-Serp; Perskleran; Raudixin; Raunorine; Raupasil; Rauserpol; Reserlor; Respital; Sarpagan; Serfin; Serpalan; Serpogen; Tensanyl; Unitensen. 4, record 2, English, - methyl%2011%2C17alpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C33H40N2O9 4, record 2, English, - methyl%2011%2C17alpha%2Ddimethoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrimethoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate
Record 2, Key term(s)
- methyl 11,17alpha-dimethoxy-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-3beta,20alpha-yohimban-16beta-carboxylate
- methyl 11,17a-dimethoxy-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-3ß,20a-yohimban-16ß-carboxylate
- 18beta-hydroxy-11,17-alpha-dimethoxy-3beta,20alpha-yohimban-16beta-carboxylic acid, methyl ester, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate (ester)
- 18ß-hydroxy-11,17-a-dimethoxy-3ß,20a-yohimban-16ß-carboxylic acid, methyl ester, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate (ester)
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 11,17alpha-diméthoxy-[(3,4,5-triméthoxybenzoyl)oxy]-3ß,20alpha-yohimban-16ß-carboxylate de méthyle
1, record 2, French, 11%2C17alpha%2Ddim%C3%A9thoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réserpine 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9serpine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- Sandril 3, record 2, French, Sandril
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Serpasil 3, record 2, French, Serpasil
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- ester méthylique et 3,4,5-triméthoxybenzoate (ester) de l’acide 18ß-hydroxy-11,17alpha-diméthoxy- 3ß,20alpha-yohimbane-16ß-carboxylique 1, record 2, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20et%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzoate%20%28ester%29%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%2018%C3%9F%2Dhydroxy%2D11%2C17alpha%2Ddim%C3%A9thoxy%2D%203%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimbane%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylique
correct, masculine noun
- 3,4,5-triméthoxybenzoyl réserpate de méthyle 1, record 2, French, 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzoyl%20r%C3%A9serpate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- méthylréserpate acide 3,4,5-triméthoxybenzoïque 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thylr%C3%A9serpate%20acide%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzo%C3%AFque
avoid, masculine noun
- réserpate de méthyle ester de l’acide 3,4,5-triméthoxybenzoïque 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9serpate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle%20ester%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzo%C3%AFque
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance anti-adrénergique alcaloïde de Rauwolfia serpentina, antihypertenseur que l'on administre par voie buccale ou intramusculaire, qui provoque une déplétion en catécholamines de la fibre post-ganglionnaire du système sympathique et qui inhibe leur fixation dans les granules de stockage, ce qui a pour effet de faire chuter la tension artérielle et la tension nerveuse. 4, record 2, French, - 11%2C17alpha%2Ddim%C3%A9thoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
11,17alpha-diméthoxy-[(3,4,5-triméthoxybenzoyl)oxy]-3ß,20alpha-yohimban-16ß-carboxylate de méthyle : Le mot «alpha» prend l’italique ou doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante; forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 11%2C17alpha%2Ddim%C3%A9thoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réserpine : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). 1, record 2, French, - 11%2C17alpha%2Ddim%C3%A9thoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C33H40N2O9 4, record 2, French, - 11%2C17alpha%2Ddim%C3%A9thoxy%2D%5B%283%2C4%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxybenzoyl%29oxy%5D%2D3%C3%9F%2C20alpha%2Dyohimban%2D16%C3%9F%2Dcarboxylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reserpina
1, record 2, Spanish, reserpina
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C33H40N2O9 2, record 2, Spanish, - reserpina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deserpidine
1, record 3, English, deserpidine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 11-demethoxyreserpine 2, record 3, English, 11%2Ddemethoxyreserpine
correct
- canescine 3, record 3, English, canescine
correct
- 11-desmethoxyreserpine 4, record 3, English, 11%2Ddesmethoxyreserpine
former designation, avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alkaloid of Rauwolfia canescens [which occurs] as a white to light yellow, crystalline powder, [is] used as an antihypertensive and a tranquilizer, [and is] administered orally. 5, record 3, English, - deserpidine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C32H38N2O8 6, record 3, English, - deserpidine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déserpidine
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9serpidine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- 11-déméthoxyréserpine 2, record 3, French, 11%2Dd%C3%A9m%C3%A9thoxyr%C3%A9serpine
correct, feminine noun
- canescine 1, record 3, French, canescine
correct, feminine noun
- déméthoxy-11 réserpine 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9m%C3%A9thoxy%2D11%20r%C3%A9serpine
former designation, avoid, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] alcaloïde de Rauwolfia canescens [que l'on utilise comme] hypotenseur. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9serpidine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C32H38N2O8 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9serpidine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ajmaline
1, record 4, English, ajmaline
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ajmaline. An alkaloid found in the root of Rauwolfia serpentina, among other plant sources. It is a class Ia antiarrhythmic agent that apparently acts by changing the shape and threshold of cardiac action potentials. 2, record 4, English, - ajmaline
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C20H26N2O2 3, record 4, English, - ajmaline
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ajmaline
1, record 4, French, ajmaline
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcaloïde extrait de Rauwolfia serpentina [...] utilisée dans le traitement des arythmies ventriculaires. 2, record 4, French, - ajmaline
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C20H26N2O2 3, record 4, French, - ajmaline
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ajmalina
1, record 4, Spanish, ajmalina
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ajmalicine
1, record 5, English, ajmalicine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A natural product (alcaloid) extracted from Rauwolfia serpentina or from bark of Corynanthe johimbe and which can be used as a plant growth regulator. 2, record 5, English, - ajmalicine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ajmalicine
1, record 5, French, ajmalicine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcaloïde [...] extrait des racines de Rauwolfia serpentina(ou de l'écorce de Corynanthe johimbe). 2, record 5, French, - ajmalicine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ajmalicina
1, record 5, Spanish, ajmalicina
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rauwolfia alkaloids 1, record 6, English, rauwolfia%20alkaloids
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- alkaloïdes extraits du rauwolfia 1, record 6, French, alkalo%C3%AFdes%20extraits%20du%20rauwolfia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OACI 1, record 6, French, - alkalo%C3%AFdes%20extraits%20du%20rauwolfia
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rauwolfia hydralazine 1, record 7, English, rauwolfia%20hydralazine
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hydralazine de rauwolfia 1, record 7, French, hydralazine%20de%20rauwolfia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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