Newer Developments in the Field of Veratrum Alkaloids

摘要: Veratrum alkaloids, like solanum and kurchi form a group of steroid alkaloids. The veratrum group, unlike the other two, have largely modified skeleton exist as glyco ester alkaloids in liliaceous plants belonging to sub-order Melanthaceae. Although investigations on these compounds are recorded since early nineteenth century (153), their complex structures were elucidated only during last two decades by independent collaborative work some world’s leading organic chemists. An added reason for recent interest is high hypotensive activity natural esters. this has waned discovery superior alkaloid reserpine, extensive revealed wealth interesting, at times intriguing, chemistry.