Usaramine

Abstract

Usaramine is a pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) isolated from the senecio genus. Usaramine (CAS 15503-87-4) can be present in honey made from the nectar of the plant and has become a compound of interest for monitoring Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content in honey and related products.

PAs are secondary metabolites in plants; about half of these alkaloids exhibit toxicity and carcinogenicity. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids poison grazing animals and domestic livestock through contaminated plants or feed. These alkaloids then poison humans through contaminated food (e.g., grains, honey, and milk), herbal medicine, and supplements. The plant is also toxic to livestock, and considered and undesirable wildflower.

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Category: Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Tag: alkaloid

Compound Details

CAS	15503-87-4
Molecular Weight	351.4
Chemical Formula	C18H25NO6
IUPAC	(1R,4E,6R,7S,17R)-4-ethylidene-7-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyl-2,9-dioxa-14-azatricyclo[9.5.1.014,17]heptadec-11-ene-3,8-dione
Synonyms	Mucronatine (15E)-Retrorsine
SMILES	CC=C1CC(C(C(=O)OCC2=CCN3C2C(CC3)OC1=O)(CO)O)C
Purity	95%+
Storage Temperature	Below -18 degrees C
Storage Conditions	Dry, freezer

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