Protoveratrine A is an exogenous solid with the chemical formula C41H63NO14. Protoveratrine A belongs to the steroidal alkaloids, a subclass of steroids and steroid derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 793.94 g/mol, Protoveratrine A is a heavy molecule.
The compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources. These include Electrical & Electronic Equipment, specifically batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and cell phones, as well as one additional source in that sector. In the Textiles, leather & furnishings sector, it is associated with synthetic textiles and carpets and rugs. Other sources include food packaging within the Food, food processing & cookware sector, medical devices in the Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products sector, and lubricants within both the Energy, oil & gas and Industrial manufacturing & chemical processing sectors, along with one more sector. Recorded exposure routes for Protoveratrine A include oral, inhalation, and touch.
belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cerveratrum-type alkaloids. These are steroidal alkaloids containing the cevane (23-methyl-4- azahexacyclo[12.11.0.0^{2,11}.0^{4,9}.0^{15,24}.0^{18,23}]pentacosane) moiety, which is a six ring system. Cerveratrum alkaloids have 7-9 oxygen atoms and occur as free alkamines or esters of simple aliphatic or aromatic acids.
No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/Sources
Protoveratrine A is a tetraester of the alkamine protoverine, obtained from hellebores of the genus Veratrum (especially V. viride of North America and V. album of Europe) and used in the treatment of hypertension, along with protoveratrine B (1).
