Uses
Brucine Sulfate can be used to detect chlorate residues by colorimetry with test kits to improve shelf life. This compound has been considered to be a non-primary irritant and sensitizer in humans, and can be used as an adhesive path with aversive agents due to its antibacterial properties.
Purification Methods
Brucine sulfate (hydrate) [4845-99-2] M 887.0, m ~180o(dec), [] 20 -36o (dry; c 1, H2O). The heptahydrate crystallises from water as colourless laths. [Eeles Acta Cryst 6 809 1953, Beilstein 27 III/IV 7875.]