(-)-Argemonine hemihydrate

Acta Crystallogr C. 2001 Jan;57(Pt 1):66-7. doi: 10.1107/s010827010001252x.

Abstract

(-)-Argemonine hemihydrate [systematic name: (6S,12S)-2,3,8,9-tetramethoxy-13-methyl-13-azadibenzo[b,f]bicyclo[3.3.1]nona-2,6-diene hemihydrate], C21H25NO4.0.5H2O, is a tertiary pavinane alkaloid. Both partially saturated nitrogen heterocycles adopt twisted half-chair conformations. The angle between the two aromatic rings is 86.90 (5) degrees.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / chemistry*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemistry*
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Papaver / chemistry*
  • Plants, Medicinal*
  • Tetrahydroisoquinolines*

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
  • Tetrahydroisoquinolines
  • argemonine