Erythravine

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Erythravine
Identifiers
CAS number
SMILES COc3cc1CCN2CC=C4C=CC(O)CC24c1cc3OC
Properties
Molecular formula C18H21NO3
Molar mass 299.36 g mol-1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Erythravine is a tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid found in the plant Erythrina mulungu. It has anxiolytic effects in animal models of anxiety.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Flausino O Jr, Santos Lde A, Verli H, Pereira AM, Bolzani Vda S, Nunes-de-Souza RL. Anxiolytic effects of erythrinian alkaloids from Erythrina mulungu. Journal of Natural Products. 2007 Jan;70(1):48-53. PMID 17253849
  2. ^ Flausino OA Jr, Pereira AM, da Silva Bolzani V, Nunes-de-Souza RL. Effects of erythrinian alkaloids isolated from Erythrina mulungu (Papilionaceae) in mice submitted to animal models of anxiety. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 2007 Feb;30(2):375-8. PMID 17268084