A Convenient Synthesis of Myosmine


S. Ravi1 and M. Easwaramoorthy2

1Research and Development, Hindustan Photo Films, Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris - 643 005 India.

2Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris - 643 001 India.

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ABSTRACT:

A two step synthesis of myosmine, one of the pyrrolidone alkaloids found in various Nicotiana species is described. A mechanism has been proposed for the critical pyrolusis step with MgO involved in the synthesis.

KEYWORDS:

myosmine; pyrrolidone; Nicotiana pyrolusis


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