Description
Deserpidine (Harmonyl) is an alkaloid isolated from the root of Rauwolfia canescens related to Reserpine. Deserpidine is used as an antihypertensive agent and a tranquilizer. Deserpidine is a competitive angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Deserpidine also decreases angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex.
Structural Formula
Deserpidine
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL(172.82 mM;Need ultrasonic)
Source
Plants >Apocynaceae > Rauwolfia canescens
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
SMILES
COC([C@H]1[C@@]2([H])C[C@]3([H])C4=C(CCN3C[C@@]2([H])C[C@@H](OC(C5=CC(OC)=C(OC)C(OC)=C5)=O)[C@@H]1OC)C6=CC=CC=C6N4)=O
In Vitro
Deserpidine is an effective ganglionic blocking agent, which differs from Reserpine only by the absence of a methoxy group at C-11. Deserpidine has been used in the treatment of hypertension and psychosis. In addition, Deserpidine appears to act as a controller of other cardiac disorders.
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