Chemistry:19-Epivoacristine

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19-Epivoacristine
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Names
IUPAC name
Methyl (20R)-20-hydroxy-12-methoxyibogamine-18-carboxylate
Systematic IUPAC name
Methyl (6S,6aS,7S,9R)-7-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-methoxy-7,8,9,10,12,13-hexahydro-5H-6,9-methanopyrido[1′,2′:1,2]azepino[4,5-b]indole-6(6aH)-carboxylate
Other names
20-Epivoacangarine; 19-Epi-voacangarine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Properties
C22H28N2O4
Molar mass 384.476 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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19-Epivoacristine is an indole alkaloid found in different species of Tabernaemontana, such as Tabernaemontana dichotoma, as well as in Peschiera affinis.[1] It is also known as 20-epivoacangarine and 19-epi-voacangarine.[2]

Potential pharmacology

19-Epivoacristine may be a selective acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor in vitro.[3]

Chemistry

19-Epivoacristine can be prepared by potassium borohydride reduction of voacryptine.[4]

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