Dolphin

Structural formula
General
Surname	Dolphin
other names	Staphysagrin
Molecular formula	C 33 H 45 NO 9
External identifiers / databases
EC number	209-214-0
ECHA InfoCard	100.008.377
PubChem	441726
ChemSpider	390329
Wikidata	Q416921
properties
Molar mass	599.70 g mol −1
Physical state	firmly
Melting point	198-200 ° C
solubility	soluble in ethanol , ether ; insoluble in water;
safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling ; no classification available
GHS hazard labeling ; no classification available
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Delphinine is a poisonous alkaloid that is particularly known as an ingredient in delphinium . The specific rotation [α] _D is + 25 ° (ethanol).

Occurrence

Barbarian spur ( Delphinium staphisagria )

Delphinin is found in larkspurs such as Delphinium consolida L. Field Larkspur , Delphinium staphisagria L. St. Stephen's Herb, and Delphinium elatum L. High Larkspur .

effect

It is similar to aconitine and produces flaccid paralysis of the heart muscles , but has no effect on the eye. According to Serck, the influence on the vessels is much stronger than that of aconitine and is based on an effect on the spinal cord or the peripheral vascular nerves , but is independent of the vasomotor center . Delphinin can cause severe inflammation on the skin.

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d Entry on Delphinin. In: Römpp Online . Georg Thieme Verlag, accessed on September 23, 2014.
↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.
↑ Lutz Roth, Max Daunderer , Kurt Kormann: Poison plants plant poisons. Occurrence, effect, therapy. Allergic and phototoxic reactions. 4th, revised and significantly expanded edition. ecomed, Landsberg / Lech 1994, ISBN 3-609-64810-4 .

[roempp-1] Entry on Delphinin. In: Römpp Online . Georg Thieme Verlag, accessed on September 23, 2014.

[NV-2] This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.

[3] Lutz Roth, Max Daunderer , Kurt Kormann: Poison plants plant poisons. Occurrence, effect, therapy. Allergic and phototoxic reactions. 4th, revised and significantly expanded edition. ecomed, Landsberg / Lech 1994, ISBN 3-609-64810-4 .