Anthriscifolcine A, a C18-diterpenoid alkaloid
2011

Anthriscifolcine A: A Diterpenoid Alkaloid

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Song Zhi-Jun, Chen Wei-Quan, Du Xiao-Ying, Yuan Yun-Fei, Xu Han-Hong

Primary Institution: South China Agricultural University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the structure of Anthriscifolcine A, a compound isolated from Delphinium anthriscifolium var. majus.

Conclusion

The structure of Anthriscifolcine A was confirmed to be similar to other lycoctonine-type diterpenoid alkaloids, with specific conformations of its rings.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was isolated from the leaves of Delphinium anthriscifolium var. majus.
  • X-ray crystal diffraction confirmed the structure of the compound.
  • NMR analysis suggested the compound is an isomer of Anthriscifolcines A.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a special plant compound and found that its structure is similar to other known compounds, but with some unique features.

Methodology

The compound was isolated using known methods and analyzed through NMR and X-ray crystallography.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811001346

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