Trichodesmine N-oxide

Trichodesmine N-oxide is the oxidized form of a pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) that can be isolated from the sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea) teas. PAs are secondary metabolites in plants, which may exhibit toxicity and carcinogenicity[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[55727-46-3]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

Others

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Smiles

O=C(O[C@]1([H])CC[N+]2([O-])[C@]1([H])C(CO3)=CC2)[C@H](C(C)C)[C@@](C)(O)[C@@](C)(O)C3=O

Molecular Formula

C18H27NO7

Molecular Weight

369.41

References & Citations

[1]Chen L, et al. Risk assessment of intake of pyrrolizidine alkaloids from herbal teas and medicines following realistic exposure scenarios. Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Aug;130:142-153.