Showing chemical card for 16-epivellosimine (CFc000283542)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:54 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283542
Molecule Identification
Common Name
16-epivellosimine
Definition
16-epivellosimine is a member of the class of compounds known as macroline alkaloids. Macroline alkaloids are alkaloids with a structure that is based on the tetracyclic macroline skeleton. The macroline skeleton arises by scission of the C-21 to N-4 bond of the akuammilan skeleton, and mostly occurs in bisindole alkaloids. 16-epivellosimine is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 16-epivellosimine can be found in a number of food items such as bitter gourd, red raspberry, orange bell pepper, and star anise, which makes 16-epivellosimine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as macroline alkaloids. These are alkaloids with a structure that is based on the tetracyclic macroline skeleton. The macroline skeleton arises by scission of the C-21 to N-4 bond of the akuammilan skeleton, and mostly occurs in bisindole alkaloids.
