Quinine
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Not to be confused with quinone.
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(R)-(6-Methoxyquinolin-4-yl)[(1S,2S,4S,5R)-5-vinylquinuclidin-2-yl]methanol
| |
| Other names
Chinine
Qualaquin Quinate Quinbisul | |
| Properties | |
| C20H24N2O2 | |
| Molar mass | 324.42 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 177 °C (351 °F; 450 K) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes |
| 0.05 g/100 ml (15 °C) | |
| Vapor pressure | 1.54·10-10 mmHg at 25 °C |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
|
1,800 mg/kg (guinea pig, oral) |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Quinine is a used as medication to treat malaria and babesiosis.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Quinine reacts with acids forming water soluble salts.
Quinine will slowly oxidize upon exposure to air over long periods of time, in both free and salt form, turning dark.
Physical
Quinine is a colorless or white solid, with a potent bitter taste.
Availability
Quinine is sold online.
Tonic water has small amounts of quinine, though not enough for it to be an economical source.
Preparation
Quinine is best extracted from plant than synthesized from precursors.
Projects
- Compound collecting
- Tonic water
- Make fluorescent drinks
- Anti-malaria drug
- Demonstration of triboluminescence
Handling
Safety
Exposure to quinine is known to cause abnormal heart rhythms.
Storage
Quinine should be kept in plastic or glass bottles, in dark places.
Disposal
Can be safely poured down the drain or in trash.
