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(-)-demecolcine

Term ID
CHEBI:4393
Synonyms
  • (-)-colchamine
  • (7S)-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-7-(methylamino)-6,7-dihydrobenzo[a]heptalen-9(5H)-one
  • Colcemid
  • demecolcina
  • demecolcine
  • demecolcinum
  • N-deacetyl-N-methylcolchicine
  • N-desacetyl-N-methylcolchicine
  • N-methyl-N-deacetylcolchicine
  • N-methyl-N-desacetylcolchicine
  • Reichstein's F
  • Santavy's substance F
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Definition
A secondary amino compound that is (S)-colchicine in which the N-acetyl group is replaced by an N-methyl group. Isolable from the autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale, it is less toxic than colchicine and is used as an antineoplastic.
References
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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