| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
(20α)-16,17-Didehydro-11-methoxy-19β-methyl-18-oxayohimban-16-carboxylic acid methyl ester | [CAS]
14883-83-1 | [Synonyms]
Raunitidine | [Molecular Formula]
C22H26N2O4 | [MOL File]
14883-83-1.mol | [Molecular Weight]
382.45 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
This alkaloid is fairly widespread among the members of the Rauwolfia species
where it is found mainly in the leaves. It is isomeric with Raumitorine (q.v.)
from which it differs only in the position of the methoxyl group. The ultraviolet
spectrum in EtOH has three absorption maxima occurring at 229, 265 and 282
mμ. | [References]
Salkin, Hosansky, Janot.,l. Pharm. Sci., 50,1038 (1961)
Shamma, Richey.,J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 85,2507 (1963) |
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