Synonyms: |
- 12'-hydroxy-2'-(1-methylethyl)-5'alpha-(2-methylpropyl)ergotaman-3',6',18-trione
- 12'-hydroxy-5'alpha-(2-methylpropyl)-3',6',18-trioxo-2'-(propan-2-yl)ergotaman
- 12'-hydroxy-5'alpha-isobutyl-2'-isopropylergotaman-3',6',18-trione
- alpha-Ergocryptine
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Definition: |
Ergotaman bearing hydroxy, isopropyl, and 2-methylpropyl groups at the 12', 2' and 5' positions, respectively, and oxo groups at positions 3', 6', and 18. It is a natural ergot alkaloid. Ergocryptine discussed in the literature prior to 1967, when beta-ergocryptine was separated from alpha-ergocryptine, is now referred to as alpha-ergocryptine.
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