Caulophylline

Description

This base was first prepared synthetically by Partheil and subsequently discovered in the roots of Caulophyllurn thalictroides L. It is widespread among the Papilionaceae, being found in Baptisia australis, Genista tinctoria, Sophora microphylla, S. tetraptera, Thermopsis lanceolata and T. rhombifolia (Watt.) Richards. It is laevorotatory with [α]²⁰_D - 221 ° (H20) and furnishes the following crystalline salts and derivatives: hydrochloride, m.p. 2S0-SoC (dec.); hydriodide, m.p. 246-7°C (dec.); perchlorate, m.p. 2S4°C (dec.); aurichloride, m.p. 206°C (dec.); picrate, m.p. 230°C; picrolonate, m.p. 224-SoC (dec.) and the methiodide which occurs in two modifications, m.p. 248°C and 267-276°C.

Chemical properties

Colourless Needles

The Uses of Caulophylline

N-Methylcytisine (cas# 486-86-2) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

General Description

N-Methylcytisine is a nicotinic alkaloid found in Caulophyllum thalictroides, also known as blue cohosh.

Hazard

Extremely toxic; cardiotoxic; poisonous.

Biochem/physiol Actions

N-Methylcytisine is toxic and binds selectively to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the CNS.

References

Partheil., Arch. Pharm., 230,448 (1892)
Power, Salway., J. Chem. Soc., 103, 194 (1913)