Abstract:
The oxidation of two yohimbane alkaloids (reserpine and rescinnamine) by nitric acid has been studied [1,2] and mechanisms are now proposed for the oxidation products. The oxidation pattern of these alkaloids appear to be the same in various organic solvents and the rate may be influenced depending upon the solvent characteristics, ie.e. dielectric constant, dissociation constant and viscosity of the medium in the range studied.
Page(s):
127-129
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Volume: 38, Issue: 3--4, Year: 1995