An alkaloid obtained from Xylopia discreta, this base belongs to the noraporphine
class of bases. It crystallizes from Me2CO as colourless needles and has [α]25/sup>D - 23.4°C (MeOH). The crystalline hydrochloride has m.p. 250°C and the N-acetyl derivative, m.p. 213-4°C. One methoxyl group and one methylenedioxy group are present, the structure being that of O-methylanolobine.
Schmutz., Helv. Chim. Acta, 42, 335 (1959)
