(8ξ,9ξ,10ξ,11ξ,12ξ,13ξ,14ξ)-2-(Tetrahydro-4-methyl-5-oxofuran-2-yl)stenine

Description

This base occurs with Stemonidine (q.v.) in Stemona ovata Nakai. It is laevo_x0002_rotatory with [α]¹⁶_D - 113.84° and crystallizes as colourless prisms. It gives crystalline salts such as the hydrochloride, m.p. 302°C (dec.) and is a secondary base. With methyl iodide it forms methylstemonine methiodide, m.p. 276°C (dec. ).

References

Suzuki., J. Pharm. Soc., Japan, 49, 78 (1929)
Suzuki., ibid, 51,43 (1931)
Suzuki., ibid, 54, 101 (1934)