Matrine

Matrine ( CAS NO. 519-02-8, Formula:C15H24N2O) as an alkaloid possesses strong antitumor activities in vitro and in vivo. Inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis are the likely mechanisms responsible for matrine's antitumor activities. Matrine ( CAS NO. 519-02-8, Formula:C15H24N2O) is a component of the traditional Chinese medical herb Sophora flavescens Ait.

The Matrine ( CAS NO. 519-02-8, Formula: C15H24N2O) and Oxymatrine (CAS NO. 16837-52-8, Chemical formula: C15H24N2O2) are two main ingredients; The Oxymatrine is transformed from Matrine.

Matrine ( CAS NO. 519-02-8, Formula:C15H24N2O) and the related compound Oxymatrine (CAS NO. 16837-52-8, Chemical formula: C15H24N2O2) have an antifeedant effect against formosan subterranean termite. Additionally, it acts as a nematicide against the pine wood nematode which causes pine wilt, as well as pathogenic nematodes which target humans.

Matrine and Oxymatrine can be used in cosmetics,medicine.

The matrine means total matrines (all alkaloids) extracted from Sophora Flavescens Ait. Matrine is a high efficiency, broad spectrum, less resistance low toxic, low residue, environmentally friendly Botanical pesticide, by direct contact, subsidiary by stomach poison. Once pests touch it, their nervous system is paralyzed immediately, then protein of their bodies will denaturalize, finally they will die of breathlessness. Mainly control all kinds of Dendrolimus punctatus Walker, Euproctis Pseudoconspersa Strand, Pieris rapae etc insects. Matrine has good functions of pesticide, Sterilization and regulating plant growth etc. Matrine has been widely used on vegetables, fruits, tea, tobacco and so on, Matrine has high efficacy against aphid, cabbage worm, army worm, red spider, mite etc. In addition, we should also pay attention to the efficacy of matrine on vegetable downy mildew, anthracnose etc.