O-METHYLDOMESTICINE

This alkaloid has been isolated from the seeds of Nandina domestica L. and, more recently, from Cassytha filiformis. The base is dextrorotatory with [Q]b8 + 101° (CHC13). An aporphine alkaloid, two methoxy1 groups and one methy1enedioxy group are present. The optically inactive base is identical with Thalictruberine (q.v.).

ChEBI: A natural product found in Corydalis cava and Nandina domestica.

Fujita, Tomimatsu., J. Pharm. Soc., Japan, 79, 1252 (1959)
Kitamura., ibid, 80, 219, 613 (1960)
Synthesis: Merchant, Desai.,Ind. J. Chem., 11,342 (1973)