Title: Desatrine
CAS Registry Number: 6746-01-6
CAS Name: [3b,4a,6a,7a,15a(R),16b]-4,9-Epoxycevane-3,4,6,7,14,15,16,20-octol 6,7-diacetate 15-(2-methylbutanoate)
Additional Names: protoverine 6,7-diacetate 15-(2-methylbutyrate); protoverine 6,7-diacetate 15(l)-2¢-methylbutyrate
Molecular Formula: C36H55NO12
Molecular Weight: 693.82
Percent Composition: C 62.32%, H 7.99%, N 2.02%, O 27.67%
Literature References: Prepd from protoveratrine B: Kupchan, Ayres, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 82, 2252 (1960); Kupchan, US 3009917 and US 3066144 (1962 to Wisconsin Alumni Res. Found.). Structure: Kupchan, Ayres, loc. cit.
Properties: Needles from acetone + petr ether, dec 232-233°. [a]D26 -46° (c = 0.95 in pyridine).
Optical Rotation: [a]D26 -46° (c = 0.95 in pyridine)
Use: Esters, e.g., desatrine-3-(N,N-diethylaminoacetate), used as insecticides.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |