C21H24N2O2
336.4 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
Catharanthine
CAS2468-21-5EC219-586-6
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Research Compound
Catharanthine is a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid naturally produced by Catharanthus roseus. It serves as a key biosynthetic precursor for the dimeric vinca alkaloids vinblastine and vincristine.
Precursor for vinblastine and vincristine biosynthesisMonoterpenoid indole alkaloid research compound
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CAS 2468-21-5
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl (1R,15R,18R)-17-ethyl-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4,6,8,16-pentaene-1-carboxylate
InChIKey
CMKFQVZJOWHHDV-NQZBTDCJSA-N
SMILES
CCC1=C[C@H]2C[C@]3([C@@H]1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45)C(=O)OC
Synonyms (13)
- (+)-3,4-Didehydrocoronaridine
- Catharanthine
- Catharanthine (free base)
- Catharanthine Base
- Catharanthine, >=95% (HPLC)