52801-27-1

One of a number of alkaloids obtained from Hydrastis canadensis, this base has recently been isolated and characterized. It crystallizes as colourless needles from Et20 and has a specific rotation of [α]_D + 43° (c 0.5, CHC13). The ultraviolet spectrum in EtOH consists of a single absorption maximum at 288 nm. The structure of canadaline has been established from spectroscopic data.

Beige Solid

(S)-(+)-Canadaline is an alkaloid isolated from Goldenseal plant, Fumariaceae and various other plant species.

Gleye, Ahond, Stanislas, Phytochem., 13,675 (1974)