Showing chemical card for norajmaline (CFc000283955)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:42 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283955
Molecule Identification
Common Name
norajmaline
Definition
Norajmaline is a member of the class of compounds known as ajmaline-sarpagine alkaloids. Ajmaline-sarpagine alkaloids are organic compounds containing either of the ajmalan, sarpagan skeleton, or derivative thereof. The Sarpagine (Akuammidine) group, based on the sarpagan nucleus, arises from bond formation between C-16 and C-5 of the corynantheine precursor. Ajmaline alkaloids are based on a 17,19-secoyohimban skeleton (oxayohimban) which is invariably present as an ether. Norajmaline is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Norajmaline can be found in a number of food items such as roselle, chayote, savoy cabbage, and onion-family vegetables, which makes norajmaline a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as ajmaline-sarpagine alkaloids. These are organic compounds containing either of the ajmalan, sarpagan skeleton, or derivative thereof. The Sarpagine (Akuammidine) group, based on the sarpagan nucleus, arises from bond formation between C-16 and C-5 of the corynantheine precursor. Ajmaline alkaloids are based on a 17,19-secoyohimban skeleton (oxayohimban) which is invariably present as an ether.
