A minor constituent of Mappia foetida Miers. The alkaloid yields pale yellow
crystals when purified from CHC13-MeOH. It is laevorotatory with [α]24D -
77.5° (c 1.0, pyridine). The structure has been established by spectroscopic
methods.
9-Methoxycamptothecin is an alkaloid derivative of Camptothecin (C175150) derivative used in the treatment of cancers. Camptothecin is a potent anti-cancer agent.
10-Methoxycamptothecin is a Camptothecin (C175150) derivative used in the treatment of cancers. Used in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases.
Govindachari, Viswanathan., Phytochem., 11, 3529 (1972)
Govindachari, Viswanathan.,Ind. J. Chem., 10,453 (1972)
![(4S)-4-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-9-methoxy-1H-pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14(4H,12H)-dione pictures](https://img.chemicalbook.com/ProductImageEN/2020-2/Small/63a3b948-0563-4c3c-9a37-5a6b33b5c685.jpg)