Is Strychnine safe for babies and kids?
Context-dependent for kids(Babies-specific data is limited; this page draws from human pregnant context.) Pregnancy alters the metabolism and distribution of Strychnine, potentially increasing fetal exposure. The developing embryo/fetus is vulnerable during organogenesis (weeks 3-8) and neurological development. Placental transfer should be assumed.
What is strychnine?
The IUPAC name is (4aR,5aS,8aR,13aS,15aS,15bR)-4a,5,5a,7,8,13a,15,15a,15b,16-decahydro-2H-4,6-methanoindolo[3,2,1-ij]oxepino[2,3,4-de]pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinolin-14-one.
Also known as: (4aR,5aS,8aR,13aS,15aS,15bR)-4a,5,5a,7,8,13a,15,15a,15b,16-decahydro-2H-4,6-methanoindolo[3,2,1-ij]oxepino[2,3,4-de]pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinolin-14-one, Strychnidin-10-one, (-)-Strychnine, Sanaseed.
- IUPAC name
- (4aR,5aS,8aR,13aS,15aS,15bR)-4a,5,5a,7,8,13a,15,15a,15b,16-decahydro-2H-4,6-methanoindolo[3,2,1-ij]oxepino[2,3,4-de]pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinolin-14-one
- CAS number
- 57-24-9
- Molecular formula
- C21H22N2O2
- Molecular weight
- 334.4 g/mol
- SMILES
- C1CN2CC3=CCOC4CC(=O)N5C6C4C3CC2C61C7=CC=CC=C75
- PubChem CID
- 441071
Risk for babies
Context-dependentPregnancy alters the metabolism and distribution of Strychnine, potentially increasing fetal exposure. The developing embryo/fetus is vulnerable during organogenesis (weeks 3-8) and neurological development. Placental transfer should be assumed.
No specific reproductive toxicity data identified, but pregnancy-specific safety data is limited for most chemicals. Precautionary minimization of exposure is recommended.
Risk for pregnant and nursing people
Context-dependentPregnancy alters the metabolism and distribution of Strychnine, potentially increasing fetal exposure. The developing embryo/fetus is vulnerable during organogenesis (weeks 3-8) and neurological development. Placental transfer should be assumed.
No specific reproductive toxicity data identified, but pregnancy-specific safety data is limited for most chemicals. Precautionary minimization of exposure is recommended.
Regulatory consensus
1 regulatory bodyhas classified Strychnine.
| Agency | Year | Classification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | — | — |
Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.
Where kids encounter strychnine
- Industrial Facilities — Manufacturing plants, Chemical storage areas, Waste treatment sites
- Occupational Environments — Factories, Warehouses, Transportation vehicles
Safer alternatives
Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Strychnine:
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Therapeutic alternatives (consult prescriber)
Trade-offs: Drug-specific. Cannot substitute without medical guidance.Relative cost: 1.2-2×
Frequently asked questions
What products contain strychnine?
Strychnine appears in: Manufacturing plants (Industrial facilities); Chemical storage areas (Industrial facilities); Factories (Occupational environments); Warehouses (Occupational environments).
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Open in baby View raw API dataSources (3)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: Strychnine Toxicosis in Companion Animals — Emergency Management and Prognosis (2021) — report
- US EPA: Strychnine — Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) and Risk Assessment (1996) — regulatory
- Talcott PA: Strychnine. In: Small Animal Toxicology (Peterson ME, Talcott PA, eds.) — Mechanism, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management (2004) — report
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