Description
This minor alkaloid occurs in the corms and seeds of Colchicum autumnale,
Gloriosa virescens and Littoria modesta. It is laevorotatory having a specific
rotation of [α]
D - 307° (CHCI3). It may be separated from the numerous
accompanying bases by column and thin layer chromatography.
References
Potesilova, Hrbek, Santavy, Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun., 32, 141 (1967)
