Pavine (molecule) explained
Pavine is an alkaloid found in a variety of plants in four families, Papaveraceae, Berberidaceae, Lauraceae, and Ranunculaceae.[1]
The elucidation of its chemical structure was reported in 1955.[2]
The N-methyl derivative of pavine is argemonine.
See also
Notes and References
- 10.1021/np50027a001. The Pavine and Isopavine Alkaloids. Journal of Natural Products. 46. 3. 293. 1983. Gözler. Belkis. Lantz. Melinda S. Shamma. Maurice.
- 10.1039/JR9550002888. Pavine. Part I. The structure and chemistry of pavine. Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed). 2888. 1955. Battersby. Alan R. Binks. R.