Description
Scoulerine, also called as discretamine and aequaline, is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid which derives from reticuline and is a precursor of berberine. Scoulerine is found in many plants, including Opium poppy, Croton flavens and certain plants in the Eryt
Synonyms
(S)-Scoulerine; Aequaline;(13aS)-5,8,13,13a-tTtrahydro-3,10-dimethoxy-6H-dibenzo[a,g]quinolizine-2,9-diol; 3,10-Dimethoxy-13aα-berbine-2,9-diol
Molecular Formula
C19H21NO4
Boiling Point
503.3±50.0°C (Predicted)
Definition
ChEBI: A berberine alkaloid isolated from Corydalis saxicola.
Uses
The S-(+)-enantiomer of Scoulerine, an alkaloid found in the opium poppy.