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A dimeric carboline alkaloid, this base occurs in the roots of Strychnos usarnbarensis and is obtained as a white, amorphous powder. The ultraviolet spectrum in EtOH has absorption maxima at 233, 291, 337 and 349 Mu.

ChEBI: Usambarensine is a harmala alkaloid.

Angenot, Bisset., J. Pharrn. Belg., 26, 585 (1971)