Nitidine

Nitidine
Chemical structure of nitidine
Names
IUPAC name
2,3-dimethoxy-12-methyl-[1,3]benzodioxolo[5,6-c]phenanthridin-12-ium
Identifiers
6872-57-7
ChemSpider 4345
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PubChem 4501
Properties
C21H18NO4+
Molar mass 348.37 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Nitidine is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid found in species of the genus Zanthoxylum , notably in Zanthoxylum nitidum. This compound has an anti-malarial activity.[1]

References

  1. Bouquet, J., et al. (2012). Biological activities of nitidine, a potential anti-malarial lead compound. Malaria Journal 11:67