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This alkaloid has also been obtained from Elaeocarpus densif/orus Kruth. and E. polydactylus Schltr. The structure has been confirmed by the synthesis of the natural alkaloid and also the optically inactive compound.

ChEBI: Elaeocarpidine is a member of beta-carbolines.

Johns, Lamberton, Sioumis, Austral. J. Chern., 22, 793, 801 (1969)
Synthesis: Harley-Mason, Taylor, Chern. Cornrnun., 281 (1969)
Synthesis of (±)-form: Gribble,J. Org. Chern., 35,1944 (1970)