Nitidine

Nitidine

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 2,3-Dimethoxy-12-methyl-9H-[1,3]benzodioxolo[5,6-c]phenanthridin-12-ium
Identifiers
CAS Number	6872-57-7^Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	4345
PubChem CID	4501
UNII	933301178Z^Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID60218846
InChI InChI=1S/C21H18NO4/c1-22-10-13-7-17(23-2)18(24-3)8-15(13)14-5-4-12-6-19-20(26-11-25-19)9-16(12)21(14)22/h4-10H,11H2,1-3H3/q+1 Key: KKMPSGJPCCJYRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C21H18NO4/c1-22-10-13-7-17(23-2)18(24-3)8-15(13)14-5-4-12-6-19-20(26-11-25-19)9-16(12)21(14)22/h4-10H,11H2,1-3H3/q+1 Key: KKMPSGJPCCJYRV-UHFFFAOYAL
SMILES C[N+]1=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2C3=C1C4=CC5=C(C=C4C=C3)OCO5)OC)OC
Properties
Chemical formula	C21H18NO4^+
Molar mass	348.37 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Nitidine is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid found in species of the genus Zanthoxylum , notably in Zanthoxylum nitidum. This compound has an anti-malarial activity.[1]

References

1. Bouquet, J., et al. (2012). Biological activities of nitidine, a potential anti-malarial lead compound. Malaria Journal 11:67