(S,E)-N-Methyl-4-[(S)2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxocyclo­hex-2-en­yl]but-3-en-2-aminium chloride C14H24NO+·Cl−
2011

New Alkaloid from Pachysandra terminalis

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Chang Liu-Shuan, Duan Hong-Quan

Primary Institution: Tianjin Medical University

Hypothesis

To find bioactive ingredients in Pachysandra terminalis.

Conclusion

The study successfully isolated a new alkaloid compound from the plant.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound was isolated from the n-butanol soluble fraction of Pachysandra terminalis.
  • The study identified four independent molecules in the asymmetric unit of the crystal structure.

Takeaway

Researchers found a new chemical compound from a plant that is used in traditional medicine.

Methodology

The plant was extracted using ethanol and various chromatography techniques to isolate the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811015297

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