Reticuline
Medicinal Chemistry
Molecular Weight
329.39
Molecular Formula
C19H23NO4
IUPAC Name
(1S)-1-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl)-6-methoxy-2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-7-ol
Pharmacognosy
Biological Source
Papaver somniferum
Active Constituents
Reticuline
Pharmacology & Synthesis
Mechanism of Action
Key central intermediate in the biosynthesis of many isoquinoline alkaloids (e.g., morphine, codeine).
Pharmacokinetics (ADME)
A: N/A.
D: N/A.
M: N/A.
E: N/A.
Pharmacodynamics
Does not have primary clinical use; acts primarily as a plant precursor.
Synthesis Pathway
Synthesized from dopamine and 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde.
Safety, Warnings & Interactions
Adverse Effects
N/A
Contraindications
N/A
Drug Interactions
N/A