Abstract
A Convenient Synthesis of Myosmine
S. Ravi1 and M. Easwaramoorthy2
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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