Ferrugine
Chemical compound
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Ferrugine (2α-benzoyltropane) is a tropane alkaloid discovered in the basic extract of the Australian rainforest tree Darlingia ferruginea where it occurs in the leaves and stems. The structure has been determined through spectroscopic analysis[1][2] and confirmed by chemical synthesis.[3][4][5]
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| Formula | C15H19NO |
| Molar mass | 229.323 g·mol−1 |
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(+)-Ferrugine is the natural enantiomer, with a reported specific rotation of ° (CHCl3).[2]