Salsolidine
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| IUPAC name 6,7-dimethoxy-1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline | |
| Other names 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-1-methyl-isoquinoline; DMMH-4; 6,7-Dimethylsalsolinol; O-Methylsalsoline; Norcarnegine | |
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| C12H17NO2 | |
| Molar mass | 207.273 g·mol−1 |
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Salsolidine, also known as 6,7-dimethylsalsolinol, O-methylsalsoline, or norcarnegine, is a tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid found in various cactus species.[1][2] It is pharmacologically active.[1] Salsolidine has been found to act as a weak but relatively potent monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), specifically of monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) ((R)-enantiomer Ki = 6 μM), among other actions.[1][3]
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References
- ^ a b c Keeper Trout & friends (2013). Trout's Notes on The Cactus Alkaloids Nomenclature, Physical properties, Pharmacology & Occurrences (Sacred Cacti Fourth Edition, Part C: Cactus Chemistry: Section 1) (PDF). Mydriatic Productions/Better Days Publishing.
- ^ Menachery, Mary D.; Lavanier, Gregory L.; Wetherly, Mark L.; Guinaudeau, Hélène; Shamma, Maurice (1986). "Simple Isoquinoline Alkaloids". Journal of Natural Products. 49 (5): 745–778. Bibcode:1986JNAtP..49..745M. doi:10.1021/np50047a001. ISSN 0163-3864. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Bembenek ME, Abell CW, Chrisey LA, Rozwadowska MD, Gessner W, Brossi A (January 1990). "Inhibition of monoamine oxidases A and B by simple isoquinoline alkaloids: racemic and optically active 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-, 3,4-dihydro-, and fully aromatic isoquinolines". J Med Chem. 33 (1): 147–152. doi:10.1021/jm00163a025. PMID 2296014.
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