Tabernaemontanine

Tabernaemontanine is a naturally occurring substance isolated from several species of dogbane in the genus Tabernaemontana, such as Tabernaemontana divaricata.[1] It is a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid, a tertiary amino compound, a methyl ester and an organic heterotetracyclic compound which causes vasodilation effects.[2][3]

Tabernaemontanine
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC21H26N2O3
Molar mass354.450 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Uses

It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and an apoptosis inducer.[3]

See also

References

  1. Kulshreshtha A, Saxena J (August 2019). "Alkaloids and Non Alkaloids of Tabernaemontana divaricata" (PDF). International Journal of Research & Review. 6 (8): 517–524.
  2. Pratchayasakul W, Pongchaidecha A, Chattipakorn N, Chattipakorn S (April 2008). "Ethnobotany & ethnopharmacology of Tabernaemontana divaricata" (PDF). The Indian Journal of Medical Research. 127 (4): 317–35. PMID 18577786.
  3. "Tabernaemontanin". PubChem. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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