Vicine [CAS 152-93-2]

Vicine, an alkaloid glycoside found mainly in fava beans, is toxic in individuals who have a hereditary loss of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and may cause haemolytic anaemia.Vicine is an inactive compound that is hydrolysed by the intestinal microflora to a highly reactive free radical generating compound, the aglycone divicine when Vicine enters the body through food[1][2][3][4].

[152-93-2]

C10H16N4O7

304.26

O=C1N=C(N)NC(N)=C1O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O2)O)O)O

Drug Metabolite

99.79

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

4°C (Powder, protect from light)

Room Temperature

H302

H302