Also known as: Cocculin; Picrotin-Picrotoxinin Mixture
Picrotoxin is a non-competitive GABA-A receptor antagonist sourced from the plant Anamirta cocculus. Manufactured by Mediocon Inc in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India under GMP-certified conditions, it is primarily supplied for pharmaceutical research and as an antidote in barbiturate poisoning. CAS No: 124-87-8.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 124-87-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C30H34O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 506.59 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | GABA Antagonist / CNS Stimulant (Research) |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in water. Insoluble in ether. |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |