A quaternary base present in Cocculus laurifolius, the alkaloid has been isolated
as the crystalline chloride, m.p. 253°C (dec.); [α]24D + 26.3° (H20). The iodide
has also been prepared, this salt having an ultraviolet spectrum containing
absorption maxima at 227,281 and 307 mJ1. The (±)-form of the alkaloid yields
a crystalline chloride, m.p. 238°C (dec.). The base contains two methoxyl two
hydroxyl and one dimethylimino group in the molecule.
