(R)-(+)-Tetrahydropapaverine

Uses

R-(+)-N-Norlaudanosine is an intermediate in synthesizing R-(+)-N-Norlaudanosine Hydrochloride (N661415), which has been used in the preparation of optical pure isoquinoline alkaloids.

Definition

ChEBI: (R)-tetrahydropapaverine is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid that is (R)-norlaudanosoline in which the four phenolic hydrogens have been replaced by methyl groups. It is an aromatic ether, a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, a benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline, a polyether and a secondary amino compound. It is functionally related to a (R)-norlaudanosoline. It is a conjugate base of a (R)-tetrahydropapaverine(1+).