what is Berberine chloride hydrate ?

Berberine chloride hydrate occurs as yellow crystals or crystalline powder.It is odorless or has a faint,characteristic odor.It has a very bitter taste.It is sparingly soluble in methanol,sightly soluble in ethanol and very slightly soluble in water.
Berberine chloride hydrate is an alkaloid derived from Chinese goldthread, bark of cork tree and other plants. It can be also synthesized in artificial method. It is used as raw material to make preparations, which are usually administered the treatment of intestinal infections. Category Bitter stomachic, Antibacterial.
CAS No.:141433-60-5
Synonyms: 5,6-Dihydro-9,10-dimethoxybenzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium chloride hydrate 
Molecular formula:  C20H18NO4.Cl.H2O 
Molecular weight:  389.83 
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