Cat Number: PIPE-0765

Lycorine

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CAS Number

476-28-8

Synonyms

Amarylline
Galanthidine
Narcissine

Description

Lycorine is an indolizidine alkaloid that is 3,12-didehydrogalanthan substituted by hydroxy groups at positions and 2 and a methylenedioxy group across positions 9 and 10. Isolated from Crinum asiaticum, it has been shown to exhibit antimalarial activity. It has a role as a protein synthesis inhibitor, an antimalarial, a plant metabolite and an anticoronaviral agent. It derives from a hydride of a galanthan.

Molecular Weight

287.31

Molecular Formula

C16H17NO4

EINECS

207-503-6

SMILES

C1CN2CC3=CC4=C(C=C3C5C2C1=CC(C5O)O)OCO4

Appearance

Powder

Storage

Room temperature