| Title:  Raunescine CAS Registry Number:  117-73-7 CAS Name:  (3b,16b,17a,18b,20a)-17-Hydroxy-18-[(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-yohimban-16-carboxylic acid methyl ester Additional Names:  3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl methyl raunescate Molecular Formula:  C31H36N2O8 Molecular Weight:  564.63 Percent Composition:  C 65.94%, H 6.43%, N 4.96%, O 22.67% Literature References:  Isoln from Rauwolfia canescens L., R. tetraphylla and other Rauwolfia spp, Apocynaceae.  Isoln and structure:  Hosansky, Smith, J. Am. Pharm. Assoc. Sci. Ed. 44, 639 (1955); Huebner, Schlittler, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 79, 250 (1957); van Tamelen, Taylor, ibid. 79, 5256 (1957).  Extraction:  GB 833149 (1960 to Ciba).   Derivative Type:  Monohydrate  CAS Registry Number:  6105-85-7 Properties:  Hexagonal prisms from 90% methanol, mp 160-170°.  [a]D25 -74° (chloroform).  uv max (U.S.P. alc):  218, 271 nm (log e 4.77, 4.26). Melting point:  mp 160-170° Optical Rotation:  [a]D25 -74° (chloroform) Absorption maximum:  uv max (U.S.P. alc):  218, 271 nm (log e 4.77, 4.26)   Derivative Type:  Nitrate  CAS Registry Number:  6159-98-4 Molecular Formula:  C31H36N2O8.HNO3 Molecular Weight:  627.64 Percent Composition:  C 59.32%, H 5.94%, N 6.69%, O 28.04% Properties:  mp 223-225°; (mp 208-210°).  [a]D25 -80° (5N acetic acid). Melting point:  mp 223-225°; mp 208-210° Optical Rotation:  [a]D25 -80° (5N acetic acid)   Derivative Type:  Monoacetate monohydrate  CAS Registry Number:  6105-86-8 Molecular Formula:  C33H38N2O9.H2O Molecular Weight:  624.68 Percent Composition:  C 63.45%, H 6.45%, N 4.48%, O 25.61% Properties:  mp 159-162°.  [a]D25 -157° (chloroform). Melting point:  mp 159-162° Optical Rotation:  [a]D25 -157° (chloroform)     Status:  This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.  |